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Dodge Ram 2500 vs. Dodge Ram 3500 Review

How the Dodge Ram 2500 stacks up against the Dodge Ram 3500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Dodge Ram 2500
Price Range: $27,215 - $44,860
2010 Dodge Ram 3500
Price Range: $34,680 - $51,075
Dodge Ram 2500 vs. Dodge Ram 3500 Review

Utility
The Dodge Ram 2500 and the Dodge Ram 3500 can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Ram 3500 is a better choice than the Dodge Ram 2500 with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or large pets.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Dodge Ram 2500 and the Ram 3500 are true sportscars.

Dimensions
The Dodge Ram 3500 is considerably heavier than the Ram 2500. The Ram 3500 fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge Ram 2500.

Cost
The Dodge Ram 2500 is significantly less pricey than the Ram 3500 as far as MSRP.

Drivetrain
The Ram 2500's engine is considerably smaller than the Ram 3500's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Dodge Ram 2500 could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Ram 3500 when it comes to torque. The Dodge Ram 3500 packs quite a punch compared to the Dodge Ram 2500 regarding torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Warranty
The Ram 3500 and the Dodge Ram 2500 have the same basic warranty.

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