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2012 Ram 3500
2012 GMC SIERRA 2500HD

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2012 Ram 3500
MSRP $34,620 - $74,140
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2012 GMC SIERRA 2500HD
MSRP $36,145 - $61,310
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbo-Diesel I6 Turbocharged Diesel I6 Gas V8
Turbocharged Diesel V8 Gas/Ethanol V8
Displacement
6.7L/409 6.7L/408 5.7L/343
6.6L/403 6.0L/366
Fuel System
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
305 hp @ 2900 rpm 383 hp @ 5600 rpm
397 hp @ 3000 rpm 335 hp @ 3100 rpm 322 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque
650 ft-lb @ 1400 rpm 610 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 400 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
765 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 685 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 380 ft-lb @ 4200 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.
N/A
4,218 - 5,897 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
422 - 590 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
4,218 - 8,074 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
1,055 - 2,018 kg
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: trans oil cooler, tip start 6-speed automatic transmission (REQ: EZC Engine) Aux transmission oil cooler
Transmission - 6-speed automatic (REQ: L96 Engine) Cooling - heavy duty transmission Steering wheel and column - tilt wheel adjustable w/brake/transmission shift interlock Skid plates - off-road -inc: shields for engine, transmission, front differential & transfer case
Fuel
Fuel
Diesel Gasoline
Flex Fuel 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
129.0 - 196.8 L
136.3 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
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
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
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
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)
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
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
3 - 6
Front Head Room
1,024 - 1,041 mm
1,044 - 1,049 mm
Front Leg Room
1,041 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,676 mm
1,656 mm
Rear Head Room
1,013 mm
1,003 - 1,031 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,024 mm
874 - 991 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,669 mm
1,656 - 1,659 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,569 - 4,369 mm
3,396 - 4,260 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,004 - 2,443 mm
2,032 mm
Height, Overall
1,869 - 2,009 mm
1,969 - 1,989 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
LT265/70R17E LT235/80R17E
LT265/70R18E LT265/60R20E LT265/70R17E LT245/75R17E LT265/70R18
Rear Tire Size
LT265/70R17E LT235/80R17E
LT265/70R18E LT265/60R20E LT265/70R17E LT245/75R17E LT265/70R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Standard
Standard
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Not Available
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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