2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications
Based on 22 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM) - Facelift.
- Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
- Width79.5 in – 96.0 in
- Height74.2 in – 79.1 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
- Ground clearance7.7 in – 8.4 in
- Curb weight6,007 lb – 7,396 lb
- Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
- Height74.2 in – 79.1 in
- Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
- Ground clearance7.7 in – 8.4 in
- Curb weight6,007 lb – 7,396 lb
- Width79.5 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 2006 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.
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- Battery
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- Interior
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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 · 79.5 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
| Length | 227.7 in – 249.7 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 79.5 in – 96.0 in |
| Height | 74.2 in – 79.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in – 160.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.7 in – 8.4 in |
Interior dimensions
| Front headroom | 40.8 in – 40.9 in |
|---|---|
| Rear headroom | 40.0 in – 40.5 in |
| Front legroom | 41.0 in |
| Rear legroom | 36.4 in – 44.2 in |
| Front shoulder room | 67.0 in |
| Rear shoulder room | 66.5 in – 66.7 in |
| Front hip room | 64.9 in – 65.1 in |
| Rear hip room | 64.4 in – 64.6 in |
| Passenger volume | 65.0 cu ft – 143.0 cu ft |
| Luggage volume | 7.6 cu ft – 41.0 cu ft |
Weight & capacities
| Curb weight | 6,007 lb – 7,396 lb |
|---|---|
| GVWR | 9,900 lb – 11,500 lb |
| Fuel tank | 34.0 gal – 35.0 gal |
| Max towing capacity | 9,800 lb – 16,150 lb |
Engine
| Torque | 375 – 610 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 (22 trims)
| Trim | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Clearance | Curb wt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB SRW | 247.7 | 79.5 | 74.5 | 160.5 | 8.4 | 7006 |
| Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB SRW | 227.7 | 79.9 | 75.0 | 140.5 | 7.8 | 6739 |
| Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB DRW | 249.7 | 96.0 | 74.2 | 160.5 | 8.0 | 6558 |
| Laramie 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW | 229.7 | 96.0 | 74.4 | 140.5 | 8.0 | 6154 |
| Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB SRW | 247.7 | 79.5 | 78.5 | 160.5 | 7.7 | 7396 |
| Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB SRW | 227.7 | 79.9 | 79.1 | 140.5 | 8.1 | 7146 |
| Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB DRW | 249.7 | 96.0 | 78.4 | 160.5 | 8.2 | 7030 |
| Laramie 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW | 229.7 | 96.0 | 78.7 | 140.5 | 8.2 | 6621 |
| SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB SRW | 247.7 | 79.5 | 74.5 | 160.5 | 8.4 | 6987 |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW | 229.7 | 96.0 | 74.4 | 140.5 | 8.0 | 6043 |
| SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB SRW | 247.7 | 79.5 | 78.5 | 160.5 | 7.7 | 7391 |
| SLT/Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB SRW | 227.7 | 79.9 | 75.0 | 140.5 | 7.8 | 6703 |
| SLT/Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB DRW | 249.7 | 96.0 | 74.2 | 160.5 | 8.0 | 6460 |
| SLT/Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB DRW | 249.7 | 96.0 | 78.4 | 160.5 | 8.2 | 6876 |
| SLT/Sport 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW | 229.7 | 96.0 | 78.7 | 140.5 | 8.2 | 6483 |
| SLT/TRX4 Off Road/Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB SRW | 227.7 | 79.9 | 79.1 | 140.5 | 8.1 | 7138 |
| ST 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB SRW | 227.7 | 79.9 | 75.0 | 140.5 | 7.8 | 6780 |
| ST 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB DRW | 249.7 | 96.0 | 74.2 | 160.5 | 8.0 | 6342 |
| ST 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW | 229.7 | 96.0 | 74.4 | 140.5 | 8.0 | 6007 |
| ST 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB SRW | 227.7 | 79.9 | 79.1 | 140.5 | 8.1 | 7057 |
| ST 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB DRW | 249.7 | 96.0 | 78.4 | 160.5 | 8.2 | 6814 |
| ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW | 229.7 | 96.0 | 78.7 | 140.5 | 8.2 | 6454 |
Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.
Same generation (Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM) - Facelift): years 2006–2009. View model overview