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Compare 2016 RAM 2500 specifications by trim levels

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2500 is a 5-seat Truck from RAM, which first hit the market back in 2012.

With the price tag ranging from $40,730 to $56,495, the RAM 2500 faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Dodge Ram 2500, Ford F-250.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The RAM 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of 11040 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The maximum width and height is 79.50mm x 248.40mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2016 RAM 2500

  • Fuel Tank: 31 gal

  • Wheelbase: 160.5 in

  • 0-60 mph: 9.1 sec

  • Ground clearance: 7.2 in

  • Engine: 5.7L V-8

  • Towing: 11040 lbs

  • Towing capacity: 11040 lbs

  • Curb: 6785 lbs

  • Tires: LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS

  • Cargo: 7.6 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5 - 6

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 248.4 x 79.5 x 77.9



2016 RAM 2500 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The RAM 2500 is offered in 6 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about RAM 2500 safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the RAM 2500 specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Truck

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Engine 5.7L V-8 OHV

    • Horsepower 383 hp @ 5600

    • Torque 400 lb-ft.

    • Charge system intercooled turbo

    • Transmission 6-spd auto w/OD

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.9 - 9.1 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 15.7 - 16.8 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 248.4 in

    • Width 79.5 in

    • Height 77.9 in

    • Wheelbase 160.5 in

    • Curb Weight 6785 lbs

    • GVWR 9000 lbs

    • Towing capacity 11040 lbs

    • Ground clearance 7.2 in

    • Turning radius 25.4 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 6

    • Passenger volume 130

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 31 gal

    • WARRANTY

    • Powertrain Warranty 60 months/60,000 miles mths/miles



Specifications

SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Longhorn 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB
Exterior length
248.4 " in 248.4 " in 248.4 " in 248.4 " in
Exterior body width
79.5 " in 79.5 " in 79.5 " in 79.5 " in
Exterior height
77.9 " in 77.9 " in 77.9 " in 79.8 " in
Horsepower
383 @ 5,600 rpm 383 @ 5,600 rpm 383 @ 5,600 rpm 383 @ 5,600 rpm
Torque
400 @ 4,000 rpm 400 @ 4,000 rpm 400 @ 4,000 rpm 400 @ 4,000 rpm
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
9.1 seconds 9.1 seconds 9.1 seconds 7.9 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.8 seconds 16.8 seconds 16.8 seconds 15.7 seconds
1/4 mile speed
88 mph 88 mph 88 mph 87 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
.6 .6 .6 .6
Slalom speed
51 mph 51 mph 51 mph 50 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.92/3.58 " 3.92/3.58 " 3.92/3.58 " 3.92/3.58 "
Curb weight
6,785 lbs. 6,785 lbs. 6,785 lbs. 7,055 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
9,000 lbs. 9,000 lbs. 9,000 lbs. 9,000 lbs.
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
5,000 lbs. 5,000 lbs. 5,000 lbs. 5,250 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
6,200 lbs. 6,200 lbs. 6,200 lbs. 6,200 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
11,040 lbs. 11,040 lbs. 11,040 lbs. 10,770 lbs.
Wheelbase
160.5 " in 160.5 " in 160.5 " in 160.5 " in
Front track
68.6 " 68.6 " 68.6 " 68.3 "
Rear track
68.2 " 68.2 " 68.2 " 68.2 "
Turning radius
25.4 '' 25.4 '' 25.4 '' 23.4 ''
Ground clearance
8.5 " in 8.5 " in 8.5 " in 9.2 " in
Front legroom
41.0 " in 41.0 " in 41.0 " in 41.0 " in
Rear legroom
43.3 " in 43.3 " in 43.3 " in 43.3 " in
Front headroom
41.0 " in 41.0 " in 41.0 " in 41.0 " in
Rear headroom
40.3 " in 40.3 " in 40.3 " in 40.3 " in
Front hip room
63.2 " in 63.2 " in 63.2 " in 63.2 " in
Rear hip room
63.2 " in 63.2 " in 63.2 " in 63.2 " in
Front shoulder room
66.0 " in 66.0 " in 66.0 " in 66.0 " in
Rear shoulder room
65.7 " in 65.7 " in 65.7 " in 65.7 " in
Luggage volume
7.6 cu.ft. 7.6 cu.ft. 7.6 cu.ft. 7.6 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
72.2 cu.ft. 72.2 cu.ft. 72.2 cu.ft. 72.2 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
130 cu.ft. 130 cu.ft. 130 cu.ft. 130 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
31.0 gal. 31.0 gal. 31.0 gal. 31.0 gal.
Payload
2,210 lbs. 2,210 lbs. 2,210 lbs. 1,950 lbs.
Maximum GCWR
18,300 lbs. 18,300 lbs. 18,300 lbs. 18,300 lbs.
Exterior box length
76.3 " 76.3 " 76.3 " 76.3 "
Pickup box minimum width
51.0 " 51.0 " 51.0 " 51.0 "
Pickup box depth
20.1 " 20.1 " 20.1 " 20.1 "

Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB
Exterior length
248.4 " in 248.4 " in
Exterior body width
79.5 " in 79.5 " in
Exterior height
79.8 " in 79.8 " in
Horsepower
383 @ 5,600 rpm 383 @ 5,600 rpm
Torque
400 @ 4,000 rpm 400 @ 4,000 rpm
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.9 seconds 7.9 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.7 seconds 15.7 seconds
1/4 mile speed
87 mph 87 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
.6 .6
Slalom speed
50 mph 50 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.92/3.58 " 3.92/3.58 "
Curb weight
7,055 lbs. 7,055 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
9,000 lbs. 9,000 lbs.
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
5,250 lbs. 5,250 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
6,200 lbs. 6,200 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
10,770 lbs. 10,770 lbs.
Wheelbase
160.5 " in 160.5 " in
Front track
68.3 " 68.3 "
Rear track
68.2 " 68.2 "
Turning radius
23.4 '' 23.4 ''
Ground clearance
9.2 " in 9.2 " in
Front legroom
41.0 " in 41.0 " in
Rear legroom
43.3 " in 43.3 " in
Front headroom
41.0 " in 41.0 " in
Rear headroom
40.3 " in 40.3 " in
Front hip room
63.2 " in 63.2 " in
Rear hip room
63.2 " in 63.2 " in
Front shoulder room
66.0 " in 66.0 " in
Rear shoulder room
65.7 " in 65.7 " in
Luggage volume
7.6 cu.ft. 7.6 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
72.2 cu.ft. 72.2 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
130 cu.ft. 130 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
31.0 gal. 31.0 gal.
Payload
1,950 lbs. 1,950 lbs.
Maximum GCWR
18,300 lbs. 18,300 lbs.
Exterior box length
76.3 " 76.3 "
Pickup box minimum width
51.0 " 51.0 "
Pickup box depth
20.1 " 20.1 "

Interior Features

SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Longhorn 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB
Air conditioning, front
manual dual zone automatic dual zone automatic manual
Clock
in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
urethane urethane leather/chrome urethane
12V DC power outlet
2 3 3 2
Overhead console
mini mini mini mini
Floor console
full full full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear rubber front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power power power
Rear windows
power power power power
1-touch window up
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
1-touch window down
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Instrumentation
analog analog analog analog
Lighting - map lights
front front front front
Lighting - dome light
fade fade fade fade
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
day-night auto-dimming day-night auto-dimming day-night day-night
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger passenger
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Steering wheel material
urethane leather leather urethane
Lighter elements
front front front front
Adjustable pedals
power power power power

Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB
Air conditioning, front
dual zone automatic dual zone automatic
Clock
in-radio display in-radio display
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
urethane leather/chrome
12V DC power outlet
3 3
Overhead console
mini mini
Floor console
full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear rubber front and rear
Front windows
power power
Rear windows
power power
1-touch window up
driver and passenger driver and passenger
1-touch window down
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Instrumentation
analog analog
Lighting - map lights
front front
Lighting - dome light
fade fade
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
auto-dimming day-night auto-dimming day-night
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Seatback storage pockets
2 2
Steering wheel material
leather leather
Lighter elements
front front
Adjustable pedals
power power

Exterior Features

SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Longhorn 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB
Antenna
fixed fixed fixed fixed
Body material
fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat lower accent two-tone clearcoat lower accent two-tone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
chrome chrome chrome chrome
Fog/driving lights
front front front front
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
tailgate tailgate tailgate tailgate
Tinted windows
deep deep deep deep
Rear window type
power power power power
Mirrors
dual power remote dual power remote w/tilt down dual power remote w/tilt down dual power remote
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS
Wheels
18" styled steel 18" polished aluminum 18" polished aluminum 18" styled steel
Spare tire and wheel
full-size steel full-size steel full-size steel full-size steel
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent
Bodyside mouldings
chrome chrome chrome chrome
Mirrors, auto dimming
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Pickup box
regular regular regular regular
Pickup truck tonneau cover
soft soft soft soft

Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB
Antenna
fixed fixed
Body material
fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint
clearcoat lower accent two-tone clearcoat lower accent two-tone
Grille trim
chrome chrome
Fog/driving lights
front front
Door count
4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
tailgate tailgate
Tinted windows
deep deep
Rear window type
power power
Mirrors
dual power remote w/tilt down dual power remote w/tilt down
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS
Wheels
18" polished aluminum 18" polished aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
full-size steel full-size steel
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent
Bodyside mouldings
chrome chrome
Mirrors, auto dimming
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Pickup box
regular regular
Pickup truck tonneau cover
soft soft

Seats

SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Longhorn 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB
Front seat type
split-bench split-bench bucket split-bench
Standard seating
6 passengers 6 passengers 5 passengers 6 passengers
Front driver seat direction controls
4-way 8-way power 8-way power 4-way
Front passenger seat direction controls
4-way 4-way power 4-way power 4-way
Lumbar support
driver driver and passenger driver and passenger driver
Front armrests
center center center center
Front head restraints
adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Rear seats
60-40 split-bench 60-40 split-bench 60-40 split-bench 60-40 split-bench
Rear head restraints
3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Seat trim
cloth leather leather cloth
Memory
driver driver – –
Cooled front seats
driver and passenger driver and passenger – –

Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB
Front seat type
split-bench bucket
Standard seating
6 passengers 5 passengers
Front driver seat direction controls
8-way power 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
4-way power 4-way power
Lumbar support
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Front armrests
center center
Front head restraints
adjustable adjustable
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory
driver driver
Rear seats
60-40 split-bench 60-40 split-bench
Rear head restraints
3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Seat trim
leather leather
Cooled front seats
driver and passenger driver and passenger

Entertainment System

SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Longhorn 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB
Radio
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
console mounted single console mounted single console mounted single console mounted single
Speakers
6 10 brand 10 brand 6
Navigation system
yes with voice activation yes with voice activation yes with voice activation yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
1 2 2 1

Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB
Radio
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
console mounted single console mounted single
Speakers
10 brand 10 brand
Navigation system
yes with voice activation yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
2 2

Safety and Security Features

SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Longhorn 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB
Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Height adjustable seatbelts
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front front front
Headlights
halogen halogen halogen halogen
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Ignition disable
Sentry Key Sentry Key Sentry Key Sentry Key
Parking assist
Parksense Parksense Parksense Parksense

Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB
Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Height adjustable seatbelts
front and rear front and rear
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front
Headlights
halogen halogen
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Ignition disable
Sentry Key Sentry Key
Parking assist
Parksense Parksense

Mechanical Features

SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Longhorn 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB
Engine
5.7L V-8 5.7L V-8 5.7L V-8 5.7L V-8
Engine - valvetrain
OHV OHV OHV OHV
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
rear-wheel rear-wheel rear-wheel four-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion re-circulating ball
Suspension tuning
regular regular regular regular
Front suspension type
multi-link multi-link multi-link multi-link
Front shocks
heavy duty heavy duty heavy duty heavy duty
Front springs
coil coil coil coil
Rear suspension type
multi-link multi-link multi-link multi-link
Rear shocks
heavy duty heavy duty heavy duty heavy duty
Rear springs
coil coil coil coil
Transmission
6-spd auto w/OD 6-spd auto w/OD 6-spd auto w/OD 6-spd auto w/OD
Axle ratio
3.73 3.73 3.73 3.73
Turbocharger
intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo
Height adjustable suspension
automatic w/driver control automatic w/driver control automatic w/driver control automatic w/driver control
Automatic level control
rear rear rear rear
4WD shift
electronic – – –

Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB
Engine
5.7L V-8 5.7L V-8
Engine - valvetrain
OHV OHV
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
four-wheel four-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
re-circulating ball re-circulating ball
Suspension tuning
regular regular
Front suspension type
multi-link multi-link
Front shocks
heavy duty heavy duty
Front springs
coil coil
Rear suspension type
multi-link multi-link
Rear shocks
heavy duty heavy duty
Rear springs
coil coil
Transmission
6-spd auto w/OD 6-spd auto w/OD
Axle ratio
3.73 3.73
Turbocharger
intercooled turbo intercooled turbo
4WD shift
electronic electronic
Height adjustable suspension
automatic w/driver control automatic w/driver control
Automatic level control
rear rear

Other Specs

SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Longhorn 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB
Maximum towing capacity
11040 lbs. 11040 lbs. 11040 lbs. 10770 lbs.

Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB

Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB
Horsepower rpm
5600 5600
Maximum towing capacity
10770 lbs. 10770 lbs.