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2016 Ram 3500

2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD

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2016 Ram 3500

MSRP $42,795 - $73,695

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2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD

MSRP $42,495 - $73,210

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Mechanical
Fuel
Safety
Driver Assistance
Lighting
Infotainment
Connectivity
Comfort
Convenience
Interior
Exterior
Security

Mechanical

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-6 Premium Unleaded V-8 Regular Unleaded V-8

Turbocharged Diesel V8 Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8 Turbo Diesel V8

Displacement

6.7 L/408 6.4 L/392 5.7 L/345

6.6L/403 6.0L/366

Fuel System

Diesel Direct Injection Sequential MPI

Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection

Horsepower

320 hp @ 2800 rpm 325 hp @ 2400 rpm 367 hp @ 5800 rpm 385 hp @ 2800 rpm 350 hp @ 2800 rpm 370 hp @ 2800 rpm 410 hp @ 5600 rpm 383 hp @ 5600 rpm 370 hp @ 4600 rpm

397 hp @ 3000 rpm 330 hp @ 4600 rpm

Torque

650 ft-lb @ 1400 rpm 750 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 429 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 900 ft-lb @ 1700 rpm 660 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 800 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 400 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm

765 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 360 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm 380 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm

Steering

Power Steering

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Transmission, 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Requires (L96) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler Transmission, 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Requires (L96) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine.)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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2,268 kg

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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227 kg

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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3,901 - 9,072 kg

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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390 - 907 kg

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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3,992 - 10,523 kg

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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998 - 2,631 kg

Maximum Trailering Capacity

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6,622 - 10,523 kg

Fuel

Gasoline Diesel

Flex Fuel Diesel Gasoline

Fuel Consumption: City

N/A

Fuel Consumption: Highway

N/A

Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined

N/A

Fuel Capacity

83.3 - 196.1 L

89.0 - 136.0 L

Safety

Driver Air Bag

Passenger Air Bag

Front Side Air Bag

Rear Side Air Bag

Front Head Air Bag

Rear Head Air Bag

Knee Air Bag

Seatbelt Air Bag

Brake

4 Wheel Disc

Brake ABS System

Traction Control

Stability Control

Rollover Protection Bars

Child Safety Locks

Emergency Trunk Release

Driver Restriction Features

Driver Assistance

Back-Up Camera

360 Camera

Brake Assist

Blind Spot Monitor

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keeping Assist

Cross-Traffic Alert

Rear Parking Aid

Automatic Parking

Tire Pressure Monitor

Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control

Heads-Up Display

Lighting

Daytime Running Lights

Automatic Headlights

HID headlights

Headlights-Auto-Leveling

Night Vision

Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors

Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

Infotainment

AM/FM Stereo

HD Radio

Satellite Radio

CD Player

MP3 Player

Auxiliary Audio Input

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Rear Seat Audio Controls

Steering Wheel-Audio Controls

Navigation System

Connectivity

Smart Device Integration

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

WiFi Hotspot

Bluetooth Connection

Power Outlet

Wireless Charging

Comfort

Air Conditioning

Climate Control

Multi-Zone Air Conditioning

Rear Air Conditioning

Heated Front Seat(s)

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Cooled Rear Seat(s)

Driver Adjustable Lumbar

Passenger Adjustable Lumbar

Seat-Massage

Heated Steering Wheel

Convenience

Power Windows

Power Door Locks

Keyless Entry

Keyless Start

Power Driver Seat

Power Passenger Seat

Seat Memory

Power Mirror(s)

Heated Mirrors

Mirror Memory

Power Folding Mirrors

Power Liftgate

Hands-Free Liftgate

Remote Trunk Release

Remote Engine Start

Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers

Rain Sensing Wipers

Universal Garage Door Opener

Running Boards/Side Steps

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Power Retractable Running Boards

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Interior

Passenger Capacity

2 - 6

Front Head Room

1,013 - 1,041 mm

1,077 - 1,087 mm

Front Leg Room

1,041 mm

1,150 - 1,150 mm

Front Shoulder Room

1,674 - 1,676 mm

1,647 - 1,677 mm

Rear Head Room

1,013 - 1,024 mm

982 - 1,029 mm

Rear Leg Room

1,024 - 1,100 mm

880 - 1,040 mm

Rear Shoulder Room

1,669 mm

1,634 mm

Trunk Volume

N/A

Front Reading Lamps

Rear Reading Lamps

Exterior

Wheelbase

3,569 - 4,379 mm

3,393 - 4,356 mm

Length, Overall

N/A

Width, Max w/o mirrors

2,004 - 2,027 mm

2,035 - 2,438 mm

Height, Overall

1,974 - 2,027 mm

1,944 - 1,990 mm

Min Ground Clearance

N/A

Base Curb Weight

N/A

Front Tire Size

LT265/70SR18 LT235/80SR17 LT285/60SR20 LT275/70SR18

LT265/70R18E LT235/80R17E

Rear Tire Size

LT265/70SR18 LT235/80SR17 LT285/60SR20 LT275/70SR18

LT265/70R18E LT235/80R17E

Sun/Moon Roof

Luggage Rack

Stepside Pickup Box

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Bed Liner

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Canopy

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Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover

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Security

Security System

Engine Immobilizer

Wheels-Locks

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