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2012 Ram Ram 4500 Cab-Chassis
2012 GMC Sierra 3500

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2012 Ram Ram 4500 Cab-Chassis
MSRP $46,700 - $54,750
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2012 GMC Sierra 3500
MSRP $40,075 - $62,995
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbocharged Diesel I6
Turbocharged Diesel V8 Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8
Displacement
6.7L/408
6.6L/403 6.0L/366
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
305 hp @ 2900 rpm
397 hp @ 3000 rpm 335 hp @ 3100 rpm 322 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque
610 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm
765 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 685 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 380 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
3,946 - 7,257 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
592 - 1,089 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
3,946 - 9,072 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
987 - 2,268 kg
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
13,000 - 17,000
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
Transmission - 6-speed automatic (REQ: L96 Engine) Cooling - heavy duty transmission Steering wheel and column - tilt wheel adjustable w/brake/transmission shift interlock 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
Flex Fuel Diesel Gasoline
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
136.0 - 240.4 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
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
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)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
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
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
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
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
1,024 - 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
871 - 991 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,669 mm
1,654 - 1,659 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,670 - 5,194 mm
3,396 - 4,356 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,004 - 2,009 mm
1,905 - 2,436 mm
Height, Overall
2,027 - 2,047 mm
1,961 - 1,979 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
225/70R19.5G
LT235/80R17 LT265/70R18
Rear Tire Size
225/70R19.5G
LT235/80R17 LT265/70R18
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
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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