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2021 Ram 5500
MSRP $53,940 - $63,440
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2021 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500HD
MSRP $45,048 - $76,348
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-6 Regular Unleaded V-8
Turbocharged Diesel V8 Gas V8
Displacement
6.7 L/408 6.4 L/392
6.6L/403 6.6L/400
Fuel System
Diesel Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Direct Injection
Horsepower
360 hp @ 2800 rpm 370 hp @ 5600 rpm
445 hp @ 2800 rpm 401 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
800 ft-lb @ 1800 rpm 429 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
910 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 464 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,268 kg
2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
227 kg
227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
8,133 - 15,976 kg
6,577 - 8,391 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
813 - 1,598 kg
658 - 839 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
7,507 - 8,396 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
1,877 - 2,099 kg
Maximum Trailering Capacity
8,133 - 15,976 kg
6,577 - 8,391 kg
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed Aisin Heavy-Duty Automatic
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty (Requires (L8T) 6.6L V8 gas engine.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline Diesel Flex Fuel
Fuel Consumption: City
N/A
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
N/A
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
N/A
N/A
Fuel Capacity
83.3 - 196.8 L
106.0 - 136.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Standard
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Optional
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Optional
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2 - 6
3 - 6
Front Head Room
1,011 - 1,039 mm
1,093 - 1,095 mm
Front Leg Room
1,039 mm
1,131 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,674 mm
1,677 - 1,678 mm
Rear Head Room
1,011 mm
1,013 - 1,019 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,021 mm
895 - 1,102 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,666 mm
1,648 - 1,659 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,670 - 5,194 mm
3,595 - 4,369 mm
Length, Overall
6,002 - 7,526 mm
5,982 - 6,756 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,207 mm
2,076 - 2,079 mm
Height, Overall
2,068 - 2,075 mm
2,023 - 2,031 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,113 - 3,975 kg
N/A
Front Tire Size
225/70R19.5
LT275/65R20 LT275/70R18E LT265/70R17E LT245/75R17E LT275/70R18
Rear Tire Size
225/70R19.5
LT275/65R20 LT275/70R18E LT265/70R17E LT245/75R17E LT275/70R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Not Available
Standard
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Not Available
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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