Compare 2018 RAM 2500 specifications by trim levels
2500 is a 3-seat Truck from RAM, which first hit the market back in 2012.
With the price tag ranging from $32,545 to $39,545, the RAM 2500 faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Dodge Ram 2500, Ford F-250.
The RAM 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of 11000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The maximum width and height is 79.40mm x 230.40mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2018 RAM 2500
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Fuel Tank: 32 gal
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Wheelbase: 140.5 in
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0-60 mph: 8.9 sec
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Ground clearance: 6.1 in
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Engine: 5.7L V-8
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Towing capacity: 11000 lbs
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Curb: 5940 lbs
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Passenger capacity: 3
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 230.4 x 79.4 x 76.2
2018 RAM 2500 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The RAM 2500 is offered in 4 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
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Main Info
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Body Style Truck
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Doors 2
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Engine
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Engine 5.7L V-8 OHV
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Horsepower 383 hp @ 1932
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Torque 400 lb-ft. @ 4,000
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Charge system intercooled turbo
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Transmission 6-spd auto w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.9 - 8.9 sec
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1/4 mile time 16.1 - 17.3 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 230.4 in
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Width 79.4 in
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Height 76.2 in
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Wheelbase 140.5 in
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Curb Weight 5940 lbs
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GVWR 9000 lbs
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Towing capacity 11000 lbs
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Ground clearance 6.1 in
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Turning radius 22.5 ft
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CAPACITY
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Luggage capacity 15.2 ft
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Cargo capacity 15.2 cu.ft
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Seats 3
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 32 gal
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WARRANTY
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Basic Warranty 36/36,000 mths/miles
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Specifications 
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
| Exterior length | |||
| 230.4 in | 230.4 in | 230.4 in | 230.4 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 79.4 in | 79.4 in | 79.4 in | 79.4 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 76.2 in | 78.1 in | 77.3 in | 79.3 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 383 hp | 383 hp | 383 hp | 383 hp |
| Torque | |||
| 400 lb-ft. | 400 lb-ft. | 400 lb-ft. | 400 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight | |||
| 5940 lbs | 6321 lbs | 6059 lbs | 6436 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 9000 lbs | 9000 lbs | 9000 lbs | 9000 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 140.5 in | 140.5 in | 140.5 in | 140.5 in |
| Turning radius | |||
| 22.5 '' | 20.8 '' | 22.5 '' | 20.8 '' |
| Ground clearance | |||
| 6.1 in | 7.4 in | 7.2 in | 8.6 in |
| Front legroom | |||
| 41.0 in | 41.0 in | 41.0 in | 41.0 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 40 in | 40 in | 40 in | 40 in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 63 in | 63 in | 63 in | 63 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 66 in | 66 in | 66 in | 66 in |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 32.0 gal. | 32.0 gal. | 32.0 gal. | 32.0 gal. |
| Payload | |||
| 3,060 lbs. | 2,680 lbs. | 2,940 lbs. | 2,560 lbs. |
Interior Features
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| manual | manual | manual | manual |
| Clock | |||
| in-radio display | in-radio display | in-radio display | in-radio display |
| Cupholders | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Gear shift knob trim | |||
| urethane | urethane | urethane | urethane |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Overhead console | |||
| mini | mini | mini | mini |
| Floor console | |||
| partial | partial | partial | partial |
| Floor mats | |||
| vinyl/rubber front | vinyl/rubber front | carpet front | carpet front |
| Front windows | |||
| manual | manual | power | power |
| 1-touch window down | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Instrumentation | |||
| analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | – | – |
| Rear view mirror | |||
| auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Steering wheel material | |||
| urethane | urethane | urethane | urethane |
| Adjustable pedals | |||
| power | power | – | – |
Exterior Features
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 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 monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |||
| black | black | chrome | chrome |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Door count | |||
| 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |||
| tailgate | tailgate | tailgate | tailgate |
| Tinted windows | |||
| light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | |||
| fixed | fixed | sliding | sliding |
| Mirrors | |||
| dual manual | dual manual | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Wheels | |||
| 17 silver styled steel | 17 silver styled steel | 18 styled steel | 18 styled steel |
| Spare tire and wheel | |||
| full-size steel | full-size steel | full-size steel | full-size steel |
| Mirrors, auto dimming | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | – | – |
| Pickup box | |||
| regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Pickup truck tonneau cover | |||
| soft | soft | soft | soft |
Seats
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
| Front seat type | |||
| split-bench | split-bench | split-bench | split-bench |
| Standard seating | |||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar support | |||
| driver | driver | – | – |
| Front armrests | |||
| center | center | center | center |
| Front head restraints | |||
| adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Seat trim | |||
| vinyl | vinyl | cloth | cloth |
Entertainment System
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
| Radio | |||
| AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/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 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Navigation system | |||
| yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | – | – |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Safety and Security Features
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 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 row | curtain 1st row | curtain 1st row | curtain 1st row |
| Traction control | |||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| 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 | |||
| manual | manual | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Parking assist | |||
| ParkSense | ParkSense | ParkSense | ParkSense |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | |||
| SiriusXM Guardian | SiriusXM Guardian | – | – |
Mechanical Features
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
| Engine | |||
| 5.7L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 |
| 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 | four-wheel | rear-wheel | four-wheel |
| Exhaust | |||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |||
| rack and pinion | re-circulating ball | rack and pinion | re-circulating ball |
| Suspension tuning | |||
| heavy duty | heavy duty | heavy duty | heavy duty |
| 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 |
| 4WD shift | |||
| manual | electronic | – | – |
| 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 |
Other Specs
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB |
| Luggage capacity | |||
| 15.2 cu.ft. | 15.2 cu.ft. | 15.2 cu.ft. | 15.2 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | |||
| 15.2 cu.ft. | 15.2 cu.ft. | 15.2 cu.ft. | 15.2 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size | |||
| 5.7 liters | 5.7 liters | 5.7 liters | 5.7 liters |
| Base engine type | |||
| V-8 | V-8 | V-8 | V-8 |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 5,600 | 5,600 | 5,600 | 5,600 |
| Torque rpm | |||
| 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Lighting - map lights | |||
| front | front | – | – |
| Lighting - dome light | |||
| fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
| passenger | passenger | – | – |
| Height adjustable safety belts | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Engine - valvetrain | |||
| OHV | OHV | OHV | OHV |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | |||
| 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Tires | |||
| LT245/70SR17.0E BSW AS | LT245/70SR17.0E BSW AS | LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS | LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front | |||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 11,890 lbs. | 11,510 lbs. | 11,770 lbs. | 11,390 lbs. |