Home / Vehicle Research / Comparison / 2018 Sierra 3500HD vs 2018 5500
2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD
2018 Ram 5500

Compare 2018 Sierra 3500HD vs 2018 5500

Compare Cars Side by Side

Compare prices, trims, specs, options, features and scores of up to five cars, trucks or SUVs that are available in Canada with our free side-by-side car comparison tool.
Change Vehicle
Change Vehicle
Add Vehicle
Add Vehicle
Add Vehicle
2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD
MSRP $43,735 - $74,845
View Deals
2018 Ram 5500
MSRP $50,270 - $59,770
View Deals
Mechanical
Engine
Turbocharged Diesel V8 Gas/Ethanol/Natural Gas/Propane Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8 Turbo-Diesel V8 Gas/Ethanol/Natural Gas/Propane V8
Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-6 Premium Unleaded V-8
Displacement
6.6L/403 6.0L/366 6.6L/- TBD - 6.0L/- TBD -
6.7 L/408 6.4 L/392
Fuel System
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection TBD
Diesel Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Horsepower
445 hp @ 2800 rpm 330 hp @ 4600 rpm 360 hp @ 5400 rpm
325 hp @ 2400 rpm 320 hp @ 2800 rpm 366 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque
910 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 360 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm 380 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm
750 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 650 ft-lb @ 1400 rpm 429 ft-lb @ 4500 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.
4,037 - 9,072 kg
7,212 - 13,880 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
404 - 907 kg
721 - 1,388 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,992 - 10,569 kg
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
998 - 2,642 kg
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
6,622 - 10,569 kg
7,212 - 13,880 kg
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
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 or (LC8) 6.0L V8 SFI Gaseous CNG/LPG capable 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.) 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 or (LC8) 6.0L V8 SFI Gaseous CNG/LPG capable engine.)
6-Speed Aisin Heavy-Duty Automatic
Fuel
Fuel
Flex Fuel Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline Diesel
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
89.0 - 136.0 L
83.3 - 196.1 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Standard
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2 - 6
2 - 6
Front Head Room
1,077 - 1,087 mm
1,013 - 1,041 mm
Front Leg Room
1,150 - 1,150 mm
1,041 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,647 - 1,677 mm
1,676 mm
Rear Head Room
982 - 1,029 mm
1,013 mm
Rear Leg Room
880 - 1,040 mm
1,024 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,634 mm
1,669 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,393 - 4,356 mm
3,670 - 5,194 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
5,951 - 7,475 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,035 - 2,438 mm
2,004 - 2,009 mm
Height, Overall
1,944 - 1,990 mm
2,029 - 2,055 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
LT265/70R18E LT235/80R17E
225/70R19.5 LT225/70R19.5
Rear Tire Size
LT265/70R18E LT235/80R17E
225/70R19.5 LT225/70R19.5
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Standard
Not Available
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Standard
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
View Deals
View Deals
Vehicle Information
Vehicle Information
Head to Head Comparisons
2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs 2018 Ford F-250 2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs 2018 Ford F-350 2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs 2018 Ford F-450 2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs 2018 Ford F-550 2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs 2018 Ram 3500
2018 Ram 5500 vs 2018 Ford F-550 2018 Ram 5500 vs 2018 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500HD 2018 Ram 5500 vs 2018 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500HD 2018 Ram 5500 vs 2018 Ford F-250 2018 Ram 5500 vs 2018 Ford F-350
Most Popular Comparisons
SUVs Rav4 vs CR-V vs Escape vs Rogue vs Tucson CX-5 vs Kona vs Tiguan vs Equinox vs Qashqai Wrangler vs Santa Fe vs Edge vs Grand Cherokee Expedition vs Tahoe vs Yukon vs Suburban GLC vs Q5 vs NX vs X1 vs XT4 RX vs GLE vs X5 vs XT5 vs MDX
Cars Civic vs Corolla vs Elantra vs Mazda3 C-Class vs 3 Series vs A4 vs Q50 vs TLX E-Class vs 5 Series vs ES vs A6 Prius vs Ioniq vs Volt Camry vs Accord vs Altima vs Optima vs Sonata Mustang vs Challenger vs Camaro
Trucks F-150 vs Ram 1500 vs Sierra 1500 vs Silverado 1500 Tacoma vs Tundra vs Colorado
Minivans Grand Caravan vs Sienna vs Odyssey