2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 12 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM).

  • Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
  • Width79.9 in – 96.0 in
  • Height74.2 in – 79.1 in
  • Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
  • Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.2 in
  • Curb weight5,966 lb – 7,112 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
  • Height74.2 in – 79.1 in
  • Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
  • Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.2 in
  • Curb weight5,966 lb – 7,112 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.9 in – 96.0 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

Explore your 2005 Dodge Ram 3500

Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

  • Dimensions
  • Wheels
  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
Generic vehicle systems diagramSchematic side and front outline marking measurement and maintenance areas. Not exact body geometry.Side schematicFront

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  • Oil
  • Interior

Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.

Catalog summaries

Exterior: 227.7 in – 249.7 in · 79.9 in – 96.0 in · 74.2 in – 79.1 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 8x165.1, bore 130.8 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: LT265/70SR17.0E BSW AS, LT235/80SR17.0E BSW AS, 235/80R17, 265/65R18. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
Width79.9 in – 96.0 in
Height74.2 in – 79.1 in
Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.2 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom40.8 in – 40.9 in
Rear headroom40.0 in
Front legroom41.0 in
Rear legroom36.4 in
Front shoulder room67.0 in
Rear shoulder room66.7 in
Front hip room65.1 in
Rear hip room64.6 in
Passenger volume65.0 cu ft – 121.0 cu ft
Luggage volume15.2 cu ft – 41.0 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight5,966 lb – 7,112 lb
GVWR9,900 lb – 11,500 lb
Fuel tank34.0 gal – 35.0 gal
Max towing capacity10,050 lb – 14,300 lb

Engine

Torque375 – 600 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • LT265/70SR17.0E BSW AS
  • LT235/80SR17.0E BSW AS
  • 235/80R17
  • 265/65R18
  • 265/70R17
  • 285/55R20

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver24"
  • Passenger24"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 65-1
  • 65-2
  • 65-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-207 qt
  • 5W-4012 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (12 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
SLT/Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB SRW227.779.975.0140.57.86707
SLT/Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB249.796.074.2160.58.06349
SLT/Laramie 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW229.796.074.4140.58.06000
SLT/Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB SRW227.779.979.1140.58.17112
SLT/Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB249.796.078.4160.58.26820
SLT/Laramie 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW229.796.078.7140.58.26466
ST 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB SRW227.779.975.0140.57.86663
ST 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB249.796.074.2160.58.06312
ST 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW229.796.074.4140.58.05966
ST 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB SRW227.779.979.1140.58.17073
ST 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB249.796.078.4160.58.26783
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW229.796.078.7140.58.26431

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM)): years 20032005. View model overview

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