GMC Sierra vs Ram 1500

GMC Sierra
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Ram 1500
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The key differences

The Ram 1500 is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 701 hp, 281 hp more than the GMC Sierra's best.

The GMC Sierra is 90 mm (4 in) longer than the Ram 1500.

Typical kerb weights are 2,295 kg for the Ram 1500 and 2,125 kg for the GMC Sierra.

In the US, the GMC Sierra has the better EPA rating at up to 68 mpg combined, against 23 mpg for the Ram 1500.

Specifications side by side

GMC Sierra and Ram 1500 side by side. Typical values; figures vary by trim and year.
SpecGMC SierraRam 1500
Body stylePickupPickup
On sale since——
Power278–420 hp (207–313 kW)396–701 hp (295–523 kW)
Torque519–1,064 Nm365–919 Nm
0–100 km/h——
Top speed—190 km/h
Engines in Europe65
Best economy (Europe)—14 l/100 km
US combined economy15–68 mpg12–23 mpg
Electric range (US)283–410 mi—
Length5,891 mm (232 in)5,801 mm (228 in)
Width2,063 mm (81 in)2,064 mm (81 in)
Height1,921 mm (76 in)1,969 mm (78 in)
Wheelbase3,745 mm (147 in)3,570 mm (141 in)
Kerb weight2,125 kg (4,685 lb)2,295 kg (5,060 lb)
Sold inUnited StatesUnited States as Ram Pickup

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