Ram 3500 Vs. Chevy Silverado 3500: Head-To-Head Comparison

It's the battle of the Ram 3500 vs. Chevy Silverado 3500 heavy-duty trucks! If you're scouring the internet to answer questions like, "Is the Chevy Silverado 3500 HD better than the Ram 3500?" this page is for you. Take a no-holds-barred look at the 2025 Ram 3500 vs. Chevy Silverado 3500 HD so you can drive away with the best truck on the market.

Deep-dive into Ram 3500 vs. Chevy Silverado 3500 HD specs, performance, towing, reliability, and design. We think you'll crown the 2025 Ram 3500 as the ultimate HD pickup, but the team here at Wally's Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Adams created a detailed Ram 3500 vs. Silverado 3500 HD guide anyway, just to make sure you find the best make and model for your needs.

Ram Accolades & Awards

The Ram brand is the most-awarded light-duty and heavy-duty truck maker from 2019 to 2023.¹ While we don't have confirmation that the trend continued into 2024 and 2025 yet, we have a sneaking suspicion that it will soon be crowned the most-awarded truck brand for seven consecutive years, given all the 2024 and 2025 model-year accolades the automaker has received. Here's a quick look at some titles that Ram pickups currently hold:

• The Ram 3500 is a four-time Vincentric "Best Value in Canada" winner.²
• The Ram 3500 also took home the "Lowest Cost to Own in Canada" award last year,² further solidifying its reputation for providing great value to buyers.
• Ram trucks were named the U.S. News & World Report "Best Truck Brand" in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.³
• The Ram 1500 has been named the best truck in Car and Driver's "10Best" vehicle list six times in the last seven years, including 2025, while the Ram 2500 and 3500 currently hold the organization's title for best HD pickups.^4,5

Ram 3500 vs. Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Specs & Performance

The Ram 3500 starts out with a standard 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 and eight-speed automatic transmission beneath its hood, putting you in control of 405 horsepower. You'll also find dual-rear-wheel options with many of the Ram 3500 configurations, including Regular Cab and Crew Cab builds with the 8-foot box and Mega Cab setups with the 6-foot-4-inch bed.

In a Ram 3500 vs. Chevy Silverado 3500 HD diesel competition, the new Ram truck takes the crown. Choose the available high-output 6.7-liter Cummins® turbo-diesel I-6 and eight-speed automatic transmission to gain a shocking – and class-leading⁶ – 1,075 pound-feet of torque.

Depending on your trim, you can get the following bed and cab combinations:

• Regular Cab: 8-foot bed
• Crew Cab: 6-foot-4-inch or 8-foot bed
• Mega Cab: 6-foot-4-inch bed

Any model that can be configured with a Crew Cab – which is all of them – can also be built either the standard 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 or the available high-output 6.7-liter Cummins® turbo-diesel I-6. Setups with the Regular Cab include the gas engine, while Mega Cab builds give you a turbo-diesel powertrain. Additionally, all trims are available with either an 8-foot or 6-foot-4-inch box and a 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain. Now, let's look at what you can expect in terms of cabs by trim:

• Tradesman: Regular Cab with an 8-foot box or Crew Cab with a 6-foot-4-inch or 8-foot box
• Big Horn: Regular Cab with an 8-foot box or Crew Cab with a 6-foot-4-inch or 8-foot box
• Laramie: Crew Cab with a 6-foot-4-inch or 8-foot box or Mega Cab with a 6-foot-4-inch box
• Limited: Crew Cab with a 6-foot-4-inch or 8-foot box or Mega Cab with a 6-foot-4-inch box
• Limited Longhorn: Crew Cab with a 6-foot-4-inch or 8-foot box or Mega Cab with a 6-foot-4-inch box

Note: Since Mega Cabs are only available with the turbo-diesel engine, they also come standard with 4x4 capability.

You'll find two engines and dual-rear-wheel options (on long-bed configurations) throughout the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 lineup. The standard powertrain is a 6.6-liter V-8 gas engine with 401 horsepower. You could build your Chevy trim with the available 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V-8, but these engines can't rival the torque of the top-spec Ram option, delivering 975 pound-feet.

Similarly to the Ram 3500, the Chevy truck offers three cab and bed combinations:

• Regular Cab with a long bed
• Double Cab with a long bed
• Crew Cab with a standard bed
• Crew Cab with a long bed

As with the Ram 3500, you can choose gas or turbo-diesel power to motivate any of the Chevy Silverado 3500 trims. However, only the entry-level WT model offers 2WD – you're limited to 4WD with the other four trims in the lineup. Here's a look at the 2025 Chevy Silverado 3500 by trim:

• WT: Regular Cab, Double Cab, or Crew Cab; long or standard bed; 2WD or 4WD
• LT: Regular Cab, Double Cab, or Crew Cab; long or standard bed; 4WD
• LTZ: Crew Cab; standard or long bed; 4WD
• High Country: Crew Cab; standard or long bed; 4WD

Ram 3500 vs. Chevy Silverado 3500 Towing

Next up in this Chevy Silverado 3500 vs. Ram 3500 showdown is tow strength. Our new Ram 3500 inventory delivers a GVWR of up to 14,000 pounds. While maximum towing capacities for the two trucks' standard engines are comparable – 18,150 pounds⁷ for the Ram 3500 and 19,080 pounds⁸ for the Silverado 3500 – the Chevy truck falls short in the top-spec Ram 3500 vs. Chevy Silverado 3500 towing comparison.

Fit your new Ram truck with the available high-output turbo-diesel engine, and you're looking at a stunning 36,610 pounds of tow strength.⁷ Pay for a Chevy diesel engine, and the most you'll be able to pull is 36,000 pounds.⁸

Heavy-Duty Work Meets Limitless Play in the New Ram 3500

Why sacrifice power or performance when the 2025 Ram 3500 has it all? Visit Wally's CDJR of Adams to shop the new Ram heavy-duty trims or explore all new CDJR vehicles! Our team is standing by to help you find the automobile you love most.

Leverage our current CDJR lease deals to save even more, or purchase your truck with our new vehicle financing specials. No matter how you choose to pay, the Ram 3500 is your best heavy-duty option for work and play.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the engine options for both the Ram 3500 and the Chevy Silverado?

The Ram 3500 and Silverado 3500 each offer two engines for the 2025 model year, with the Ram model providing the most torque output. Here are the Ram engines:

• 6.4-liter HEMI V-8
• High-output 6.7-liter Cummins® turbo-diesel I-6

Meanwhile, the Chevy engines are as follows:

• 6.6-liter gas V-8
• 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V-8

Are there any current promotions, rebates, or incentives?

Yes, the Wally's CDJR of Adams website has an entire tab dedicated to our specials and incentives! We frequently offer new vehicle specials, lease incentives, used vehicle deals, service and parts offers, cash allowances, holiday specials, and military discounts. Call or visit today to learn more! Our team is always happy to help you find the most competitive rates possible.

What are the reliability ratings for each truck?

The Ram 3500 vs. Chevy 3500 reliability ratings are similar, with RepairPal giving both vehicles a 3.5 out of five score.^9,10 However, the Ram 3500 typically costs about $30 less per year to maintain,^9,10 savings that can add up throughout your truck's lifetime. The Ram 3500 also lowers your tailpipe emissions and holds major awards.

¹Based on total full-size pickup awards 2019-2023 CYTD.

²Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this award, visit https://vincentric.com/Home/Best-Value-Awards/2024-Best-Value-in-Canada/2024-Best-Value-in-Canada-Winners-List

³Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this award, visit https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/advice/best-vehicle-brand-awards?slide=7

⁴Reference to this third-party review/claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For more details, please visit https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=26468&mid=

⁵Reference to this third-party review/claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For more details, please visit https://www.caranddriver.com/ram/2500-3500

⁶Class based on 350/3500 Pickups and the latest available competitive information. When properly equipped. Additional options, equipment, passengers, and cargo weight may affect payload/towing weights. Contact dealer for details.

⁷When properly equipped. See dealer for details.

⁸Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner's Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

⁹Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://repairpal.com/dodge/ram-3500

¹⁰Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://repairpal.com/chevrolet/silverado-3500-hd