Compare the2025 GMC Sierra 1500VS 2025 Ram 1500

Full-time four-wheel drive is optional on the Sierra 1500. Full-time four-wheel drive gives added traction for safety in all conditions, not just off-road, like the only system available on the Ram 1500.

Equipped with a front camera washer, the GMC Sierra 1500’s optional HD Surround Vision delivers all-weather visibility, while the Ram 1500 lacks a camera washer, requiring manual cleaning.

Both the Sierra 1500 and Ram 1500 offer rear cross-traffic warning, but the Sierra 1500 with Rear Cross Traffic Alert also has Rear Cross Traffic Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Ram 1500’s Rear Cross Path Detection doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Sierra 1500 and the Ram 1500 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available blind spot warning systems and around view monitors.

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

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

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, results indicate that the GMC Sierra 1500 is safer than the Ram 1500:

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

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

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

The Sierra 1500’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 224 lbs.-ft. more torque (495 vs. 271) than the Ram 1500’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6 hybrid. The Sierra 1500’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 26 lbs.-ft. more torque (495 vs. 469) than the Ram 1500’s optional 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the GMC Sierra 1500 V8 is faster than the Ram 1500 V6 hybrid gas:

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

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Sierra 1500 Gas’ fuel efficiency. The Ram 1500 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the GMC Sierra 1500 uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended with the 6.2 V8 engine for maximum performance). The Ram 1500 Longhorn/Limited/Tungsten requires premium, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

A 10-speed automatic is available on the GMC Sierra 1500, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the Ram 1500.

The Sierra 1500 stops much shorter than the Ram 1500:

The Sierra 1500 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’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

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

The Sierra 1500 Short Box Denali Ultimate Crew Cab handles at .77 G’s, while the Ram 1500 Warlock pulls only .69 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Sierra 1500 Short Box Denali Ultimate Crew Cab executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.6 seconds quicker than the Ram 1500 Warlock (28 seconds @ .63 average G’s vs. 29.6 seconds @ .59 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Sierra 1500 Standard Box Regular Cab’s turning circle is 5.2 feet tighter than the Ram 1500 6-foot Box Quad Cab’s (41 feet vs. 46.2 feet).

The GMC Sierra 1500 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 50 to 350 pounds less than the Ram 1500.

The Sierra 1500 Standard Box Regular Cab is 1 foot, 5.4 inches shorter than the Ram 1500 6-foot Box Quad Cab, making the Sierra 1500 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Sierra 1500 Double Cab has 2.1 inches more front headroom, 3.6 inches more front legroom and .7 inches more rear headroom than the Ram 1500 Quad Cab.

The Sierra 1500 Crew Cab has 2.1 inches more front headroom, 3.6 inches more front legroom and .2 inches more rear headroom than the Ram 1500 Crew Cab.

The Sierra 1500 Double Cab has a much larger cargo box than the Ram 1500 Quad Cab shortbed (71.7 vs. 61.3 cubic feet).

The Sierra 1500 Crew Cab shortbed has a much larger cargo box than the Ram 1500 Crew Cab shortbed (62.9 vs. 53.8 cubic feet). The Sierra 1500 Crew Cab longbed has a much larger cargo box than the Ram 1500 Crew Cab longbed (71.7 vs. 61.3 cubic feet).

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

The GMC Sierra 1500 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.

The Sierra 1500’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Ram 1500’s (8800 vs. 6370 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Ram 1500 6-foot Box Tradesman Quad Cab is only 11550 pounds. The Sierra 1500 Double Cab offers up to a 13200 lbs. towing capacity.

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

The Sierra 1500 has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the Ram 1500 (2230 vs. 2010 lbs.).

The Sierra 1500’s standard front and rear power windows all lower with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Ram 1500’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully.

When the Sierra 1500 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’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The GMC Sierra 1500 comes in regular cab, extended cab and crew cab bodystyles; the Ram 1500 isn’t available as a regular cab.

The GMC Sierra outsold the Ram Pickup by 33% during 2024.