Dodge Ram 2500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review

Utility
There's no obvious winner between the Silverado 2500HD and the Dodge in terms of transporting cargo. Neither the Dodge Ram 2500 nor the Chevrolet has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is likely a better choice than the Dodge regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or sizeable dogs.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Dodge Ram 2500 and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD are genuine speedsters.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Ram 2500 than the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD because of its bigger tank. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and the Dodge Ram 2500 compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Ram 2500 to the dealership as the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. In terms of MSRP, the Silverado 2500HD doesn't cost much less than the Dodge Ram 2500.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Dodge Ram 2500 and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD most certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Ram 2500's engine is somewhat smaller than the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's, but not terribly so. The Silverado 2500HD has no lessons to learn as far as torque from the Dodge Ram 2500.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Ram 2500, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Dodge Ram 2500 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Silverado 2500HD does.

Warranty
The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and the Dodge Ram 2500 have the same basic warranty.