Compare the2022 GMC Sierra LimitedVS 2021 Ram 1500 Classic

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In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Sierra Limited are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The Sierra Limited (except Elevation) offers optional Automatic Emergency Braking, which use forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn’t react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn't offer collision warning or crash mitigation brakes.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Sierra Limited’s optional Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

The GMC Sierra Limited has Daytime Running Lights to help keep it more visible under all conditions. Canadian government studies show that driving with lights during the day reduces accidents by 11% by making vehicles more conspicuous. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer Daytime Running Lights.

The Sierra Limited SLE/SLT/AT4/Denali’s optional lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer a lane departure warning system.

The Sierra Limited SLT/AT4/Denali offers an optional Surround Vision to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Ram 1500 Classic only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Sierra Limited’s optional rear cross-path warning system uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer a cross-path warning system.

Both the Sierra Limited and the Ram 1500 Classic have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, rearview cameras, available four-wheel drive and blind spot warning systems.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the GMC Sierra Limited is safer than the Ram 1500 Classic:

	Sierra Limited	Ram 1500 Classic
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	116	254
Neck Injury Risk	27%	27%
Neck Stress	275 lbs.	353 lbs.
Neck Compression	13 lbs.	33 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	301/359 lbs.	751/404 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	219	306
Neck Stress	204 lbs.	224 lbs.
Neck Compression	36 lbs.	93 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	321/499 lbs.	597/346 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

A significantly tougher test than their original offset frontal crash test, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH small overlap frontal offset crash tests. In this test, where only 25% of the total width of the vehicle is struck, results indicate that the GMC Sierra Limited Crew Cab is safer than the Ram 1500 Classic Crew Cab:

	Sierra Limited	1500 Classic
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	MARGINAL
Restraints	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Head Neck Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Head injury index	n/a	139
Chest Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Hip & Thigh Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Lower Leg Evaluation	ACCEPTABLE	POOR

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the GMC Sierra Limited is safer than the Ram 1500 Classic:

	Sierra Limited	Ram 1500 Classic
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Chest Movement	.7 inches	1 inches
Abdominal Force	110 lbs.	147 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	15 inches	24 inches
HIC	255	483
Spine Acceleration	47 G’s	48 G’s
Hip Force	473 lbs.	681 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) performs roof strength tests. In that test the Sierra Limited earned the top rating of “Good” because its roof supported over four times the Sierra Limited’s weight before being crushed five inches. The Ram 1500 Classic was rated two rankings lower at “Marginal.”

For its top level performance in all IIHS frontal, side, rear impact and roof-crush tests, and with its optional front crash prevention system, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the Sierra Limited the rating of “Top Pick” for 2017, a rating granted to only 212 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Ram 1500 Classic was not even a “Top Pick” for 2016.

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The Sierra Limited’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Ram 1500 Classic’s (6 vs. 5 years).

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The Sierra Limited has a standard “limp home system” to keep drivers from being stranded if most or all of the engine’s coolant is lost. The engine will run on only half of its cylinders at a time, reduce its power and light a warning lamp on the dashboard so the driver can get to a service station for repairs. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer a lost coolant limp home mode, so a coolant leak could strand you or seriously damage the truck’s engine.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Sierra Limited has a standard 170-amp alternator (220-amp - Sierra Limited optional). The Ram 1500 Classic’s 160-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

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The Sierra Limited has more powerful engines than the Ram 1500 Classic:

	Horsepower	Torque
Sierra Limited 2.7 turbo 4-cylinder	310 HP	348 lbs.-ft.
Sierra Limited 5.3 V8	355 HP	383 lbs.-ft.
Sierra Limited 6.2 V8	420 HP	460 lbs.-ft.
Ram 1500 Classic 3.6 DOHC V6	305 HP	269 lbs.-ft.
Ram 1500 Classic 5.7 V8	395 HP	410 lbs.-ft.

The Sierra Limited’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 191 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 269) than the Ram 1500 Classic’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6. The Sierra Limited’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 50 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 410) than the Ram 1500 Classic’s optional 5.7 V8.

As tested in Motor Trend the GMC Sierra Limited V8 is faster than the Ram 1500 Classic V8:

	Sierra Limited	1500 Classic
Zero to 30 MPH	2 sec	2.3 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	5.8 sec	6.9 sec
Zero to 80 MPH	9.4 sec	12.1 sec
Passing 45 to 65 MPH	2.8 sec	3.8 sec
Quarter Mile	14.2 sec	15.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	98.9 MPH	88.6 MPH

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On the EPA test cycle the Sierra Limited gets better mileage than the Ram 1500 Classic:

			MPG
Sierra Limited
	RWD	3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel	23 city/30 hwy
		2.7 turbo 4-cyl.	19 city/22 hwy
	AWD	3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel	22 city/26 hwy
		AT4 3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel	20 city/23 hwy
		2.7 turbo 4-cyl.	17 city/20 hwy
Ram 1500 Classic
	RWD	3.6 DOHC V6	17 city/25 hwy
		5.7 OHV V8	15 city/22 hwy
	AWD	3.6 DOHC V6	16 city/23 hwy
		5.7 OHV V8	15 city/21 hwy

In heavy traffic or at stop lights the Sierra Limited eight-speed Auto/Diesel’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip with its optional disable switch. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The Sierra Limited has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

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A ten-speed automatic is available on the GMC Sierra Limited, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the Ram 1500 Classic.

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For better stopping power the Sierra Limited’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Ram 1500 Classic:

	Sierra Limited	1500 Classic
Front Rotors	13.5 inches	13.2 inches
Rear Rotors	14.1 inches	13.8 inches

The Sierra Limited stops much shorter than the Ram 1500 Classic:

	Sierra Limited	Ram 1500 Classic
60 to 0 MPH	123 feet	138 feet	Motor Trend

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The Sierra Limited’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Ram 1500 Classic’s optional 60 series tires.

For better load carrying, ride, handling and brake cooling the Sierra Limited offers optional 22-inch wheels. The Ram 1500 Classic’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The GMC Sierra Limited’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Ram 1500 Classic only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Sierra Limited has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

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The Sierra Limited offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Ram 1500 Classic’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Sierra Limited’s wheelbase is longer than on the Ram 1500 Classic:

	Sierra Limited	Ram 1500 Classic
Extended Cab Standard Bed	147.4 inches	140.5 inches
Crew Cab Short Bed	147.4 inches	140.5 inches
Crew Cab Standard Bed	157 inches	149.4 inches

The Sierra 1500 Limited Short Bed Denali Crew Cab 4x4 handles at .77 G’s, while the Ram 1500 Classic short bed Crew Cab 4x4 pulls only .69 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Sierra 1500 Limited Short Bed AT4 Crew Cab executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.4 seconds quicker than the Ram 1500 Classic short bed Crew Cab 4x4 (27.7 seconds @ .73 average G’s vs. 29.1 seconds @ .6 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Sierra Limited’s turning circle is tighter than the Ram 1500 Classic’s:

	Sierra Limited	Ram 1500 Classic
Regular Cab Long Bed	44.7 feet	45.1 feet

For greater off-road capability the Sierra 1500 Limited Short Bed AT4 Crew Cab has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Ram 1500 Classic short bed Crew Cab w/Air Suspension (10.9 vs. 10.8 inches), allowing the Sierra Limited to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

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The GMC Sierra Limited may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 250 pounds less than the Ram 1500 Classic.

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The Sierra Limited Regular Cab has 3.2 inches more front headroom, 3.5 inches more front legroom and .1 inches more front shoulder room than the Ram 1500 Classic Regular Cab.

The Sierra Limited Double Cab has 2 inches more front headroom, 3.5 inches more front legroom, .2 inches more rear headroom and .5 inches more rear legroom than the Ram 1500 Classic Quad Cab.

The Sierra Limited Crew Cab has 2 inches more front headroom, 3.5 inches more front legroom, .2 inches more rear headroom and 3.1 inches more rear legroom than the Ram 1500 Classic Crew Cab.

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The Sierra Limited Regular Cab has a much larger cargo box than the Ram 1500 Classic Regular Cab shortbed (89.1 vs. 57.5 cubic feet). The Sierra Limited has a much larger cargo box than the Ram 1500 Classic Regular Cab longbed (89.1 vs. 74.7 cubic feet).

The Sierra Limited Double Cab has a much larger cargo box than the Ram 1500 Classic Quad Cab shortbed (72.7 vs. 57.5 cubic feet).

The Sierra Limited Crew Cab shortbed has a much larger cargo box than the Ram 1500 Classic Crew Cab shortbed (63.9 vs. 50.3 cubic feet). The Sierra Limited Crew Cab longbed has a much larger cargo box than the Ram 1500 Classic Crew Cab longbed (72.7 vs. 57.5 cubic feet).

The Sierra Limited’s cargo box is larger than the Ram 1500 Classic’s in almost every dimension:

	Sierra Limited Double Cab	Sierra Limited Regular Cab	Ram 1500 Classic Quad Cab	Ram 1500 Classic Regular Cab
Length (short/long)	79.4”	98.2”	76.3”	76.3”/98.3”
Max Width	71.4”	71.4”	66.4”	66.4”
Min Width	50.63”	50.62”	51”	51”
Height	22.4”	22.4”	20.1”	20.2”

A standard locking glovebox, optional locking center console and optional locking underseat storage drawer keeps your small valuables safer in the Sierra Limited. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The GMC Sierra Limited has a standard CornerStep, which allows for much easier access to the cargo area. A Fold-Out Bumper Step costs extra on the Ram 1500 Classic.

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The Sierra Limited’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Ram 1500 Classic’s (7400 vs. 4350 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Ram 1500 Classic Regular Cab is only 10680 pounds. The Sierra 1500 Limited Standard Bed Double Cab 4x4 offers up to a 12100 lbs. towing capacity.

The Sierra Limited has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Ram 1500 Classic:

	Sierra Limited	Ram 1500 Classic
Extended Cab 1500 Limited	2030 lbs.	1800 lbs.
Crew Cab 1500 Limited	2030 lbs.	1600 lbs.
Regular Cab 1500 Limited 4x4	2140 lbs.	1580 lbs.
Extended Cab 1500 Limited 4x4	2020 lbs.	1740 lbs.
Crew Cab 1500 Limited 4x4	2010 lbs.	1430 lbs.

The Sierra Limited has much higher optional payload capacities than the Ram 1500 Classic:

	Sierra Limited	Ram 1500 Classic
Regular Cab 1500 Limited	2240 lbs.	1900 lbs.
Extended Cab 1500 Limited	2160 lbs.	1920 lbs.
Crew Cab 1500 Limited	2140 lbs.	1870 lbs.
Regular Cab 1500 Limited 4x4	2140 lbs.	1710 lbs.
Extended Cab 1500 Limited 4x4	2140 lbs.	1740 lbs.
Crew Cab 1500 Limited 4x4	2070 lbs.	1710 lbs.

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To help each driver find a more comfortable driving position, the Sierra Limited SLE/Elevation/SLT/AT4/Denali has a telescoping steering wheel. Much better than just a tilt steering wheel or adjustable seat, this allows a short driver to sit further from the steering wheel while maintaining contact with the pedals. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer a telescoping steering wheel.

When two different drivers share the Sierra Limited SLT/AT4/Denali, the memory seats and mirrors make it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position and outside mirror angle. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Sierra Limited SLT/AT4/Denali’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Sierra Limited SLT/AT4/Denali offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, warning and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Sierra Limited’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The Ram 1500 Classic’s parking brake has to be released manually.

The Sierra Limited’s basic optional front and rear power windows all open fully with one touch of the switches and its driver’s window also automatically closes, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Ram 1500 Classic’s basic optional power window switches have to be held the entire time to close them fully. Only its front windows open automatically.

On a hot day the Sierra Limited’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote (optional feature). The driver of the Ram 1500 Classic can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

Keyless Open and Start standard on the Sierra Limited SLE/Elevation/SLT/AT4/Denali allows you to unlock the doors, tailgate and start the engine all without removing a key from pocket or purse. This eliminates searching for keys before loading cargo, getting in the vehicle in bad weather or making a hurried start to your trip. The Ram 1500 Classic’s available Keyless Enter ‘n Go doesn’t unlock the tailgate.

The Sierra Limited’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Ram 1500 Classic’s power mirror switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors available for the Sierra Limited SLE/SLT/AT4/Denali detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer automatic dimming high beams.

When the Sierra Limited SLT/AT4/Denali is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Ram 1500 Classic’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

Both the Sierra Limited and the Ram 1500 Classic offer available heated front seats. The Sierra Limited SLT/AT4/Denali also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Ram 1500 Classic.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Sierra Limited (except Pro/SLE/Elevation) keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the Sierra Limited SLE/SLT/AT4/Denali offers an optional Adaptive Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.

Bluetooth wireless connectivity is standard on the Sierra Limited, connecting the driver and passenger’s cell phones to the vehicle systems. This allows them to use the vehicle’s stereo and hand controls to place calls safely and easily. Bluetooth costs extra on the Ram 1500 Classic.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the GMC Sierra Limited (except Pro/SLE/Elevation) offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The Sierra Limited offers an optional 115-volt a/c outlet on the dashboard, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Ram 1500 Classic doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

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Insurance will cost less for the Sierra Limited owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Sierra Limited will cost $210 less than the Ram 1500 Classic over a five-year period.