2016 RAM 3500 Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 26 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Fourth generation (DS/DJ/D2) - Facelift.

  • Length230.4 in – 259.3 in
  • Width79.4 in
  • Height77.7 in – 79.8 in
  • Wheelbase140.0 in – 169.5 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in – 9.2 in
  • Curb weight6,022 lb – 6,945 lb

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

Side view
  • Length230.4 in – 259.3 in
  • Height77.7 in – 79.8 in
  • Wheelbase140.0 in – 169.5 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in – 9.2 in
  • Curb weight6,022 lb – 6,945 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.4 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 2016 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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  • 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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Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.

Catalog summaries

Exterior: 230.4 in – 259.3 in · 79.4 in · 77.7 in – 79.8 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 8x165.1, bore 120.9 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS, 235/80R17, 275/70R18, 285/60R20. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length230.4 in – 259.3 in
Width79.4 in
Height77.7 in – 79.8 in
Wheelbase140.0 in – 169.5 in
Ground clearance7.3 in – 9.2 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom39.9 in – 41.0 in
Rear headroom39.9 in – 40.3 in
Front legroom41.0 in
Rear legroom40.3 in – 43.3 in
Front shoulder room65.9 in – 66.0 in
Rear shoulder room65.7 in
Front hip room62.9 in – 63.2 in
Rear hip room63.2 in
Passenger volume62.0 cu ft – 130.0 cu ft
Luggage volume7.6 cu ft – 41.0 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight6,022 lb – 6,945 lb
GVWR10,100 lb – 11,300 lb
Fuel tank31.0 gal – 32.0 gal
Max towing capacity10,990 lb – 11,910 lb

Engine

Torque400 lb-ft

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

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS
  • 235/80R17
  • 275/70R18
  • 285/60R20
  • 305/45R22

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver22"
  • Passenger22"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 94RH7
  • H7-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-207 qt
  • 0W-407 qt
  • 5W-4012 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (26 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW237.479.478.4149.58.66412
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB259.379.478.2169.58.66524
Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB248.479.478.3160.58.66661
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SR237.479.479.8149.59.26732
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB259.379.479.6169.59.16909
Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB248.479.479.7160.59.16945
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW237.479.478.4149.58.66412
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB259.379.478.2169.58.66524
Longhorn 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB248.479.478.3160.58.66661
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW237.479.479.8149.59.26732
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB259.379.479.6169.59.16909
Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB248.479.479.7160.59.16945
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW237.479.478.4149.58.66412
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB259.379.478.2169.58.66524
SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB248.479.478.3160.58.66661
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB230.479.477.7140.07.36022
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW237.479.479.8149.59.26732
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB259.379.479.6169.59.16909
SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB248.479.479.7160.59.16945
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB230.479.479.1140.09.26370
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW237.479.478.4149.58.66412
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB259.379.478.2169.58.66524
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB230.479.477.7140.08.66022
Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW237.479.479.8149.59.26732
Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB259.379.479.6169.59.16909
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB230.479.479.1140.09.26370

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

Same generation (Fourth generation (DS/DJ/D2) - Facelift): years 20132018. View model overview

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