2017 Ram 2500 vs. 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

When you need the capability of a three-quarter ton pickup, there are few options to choose from, but it’s all the more important to choose the right one. That’s why our team has put together this comparison of the 2017 Ram 2500 vs. the 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500HD.

Since there are so many combinations possible with each truck, we will simplify things by considering only a single comparable configuration: the 4×4 Crew Cab with a standard bed.

Check out our overview of the Ram 2500 pickup, or browse our inventory of new Ram trucks in Indianapolis to find 2017 Ram 2500 models to test drive.

Ram vs. Chevy HD Pickups: Safety & Durability

Your pickup truck needs to be able to take a lot of punishment, especially when you’re driving a heavy-duty pickup like the Ram 2500 or the Chevy Silverado 2500HD. That’s why the Ram 2500 is built on a steel frame rated at 50,000-PSI.

Ram 2500 safety features include:

• Rear view and cargo view camera
• Automatic headlights and high beams, incandescent tail lights, and fog lights
• Multistage frontal airbags, side curtain airbags, and seat-mounted side airbags

If you choose a Ram 2500 pickup with the diesel engine, you will also benefit from the class-exclusive smart diesel exhaust brakes. Not found on the Chevy Silverado 2500HD, these brakes work to help keep control of your truck on a slope while enhancing stability and reducing brake wear. Plus, each new Ram 2500 also comes with:

• Unsurpassed 5-year/100,000-mile diesel powertrain warranty
• Unsurpassed five-year/60,000-mile gas powertrain warranty
• Best-in-class 15,000-mile diesel oil change interval

This means that your Ram truck is both easier to take care of and less likely to experience advanced wear and tear than the Chevy Silverado 2500HD. Check current incentives available from our Ram dealership in Indianapolis today to learn ways to save on a new Ram truck, or contact us at (317) 982-5944 for more information.