RAM 2500 vs RAM 3500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. RAM 2500 · RAM 3500
- Length248.4 in
- Height74.1 in – 78.3 in
- Wheelbase160.5 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight6,745 lb – 7,206 lb
- Width79.5 in
- RAM 3500 width79.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: RAM 3500 is 18.0 in shorter (248.4 in vs 230.4 in)
- Width: RAM 3500 is 0.1 in narrower (79.5 in vs 79.4 in)
- Height: RAM 3500 is 2.2 in taller (76.2 in vs 78.4 in)
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 20.5 in longer wheelbase (160.5 in vs 140.0 in)
- Ground clearance: RAM 3500 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 800 lb heavier (6,976 lb vs 6,176 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: RAM 2500 has a 20.5 in longer wheelbase (160.5 in vs 140.0 in)
- Curb weight: RAM 2500 is 800 lb heavier (6,976 lb vs 6,176 lb)
- Length: RAM 3500 is 18.0 in shorter (248.4 in vs 230.4 in)
- Height: RAM 3500 is 2.2 in taller (76.2 in vs 78.4 in)
- Ground clearance: RAM 3500 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 7.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageRAM 3500 — RAM 3500 is shorter by 18.0 in Check garage fit for RAM 2500 · garage fit for RAM 3500
- Narrower for tight parkingRAM 3500 — RAM 3500 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceRAM 3500 — RAM 3500 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintRAM 3500 — Based on length × width (RAM 3500)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | RAM 2500 | RAM 3500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 248.4 in | 230.4 in | 18.0 in |
| Width | 79.5 in | 79.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 76.2 in | 78.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 160.5 in | 140.0 in | 20.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 7.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 6,976 lb | 6,176 lb | 800 lb |
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