GMC Sierra 2500hd vs the competition

Performance

The GMC Sierra 2500 HD comes standard with a 6.6-liter gas V8 engine that produces 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque. You can also opt for an available 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V8 that produces 470 horsepower and 975 pound-feet of torque. The Ford F-250 offers a 7.3-liter gas V8 that generates 430 horsepower and 485 pound-feet of torque and a 7.3-liter turbo-diesel V8 that produces 500 horsepower and 1,200 pound-feet of torque. The Ram 2500 has a standard 6.4-liter gas V8 that produces 405 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque and an available 6.7-liter turbodiesel I6 that produces 430 horsepower and 1,075 pound-feet of torque.

All three of these models come standard with rear-wheel drive and offer available four-wheel drive. The GMC Sierra 2500 HD and Ford F-250 pair their engines with a 10-speed automatic transmission, while the Ram 2500 gets an eight-speed automatic.

Here are the towing ratings of these trucks:

• GMC Sierra 2500 HD: 22,500 pounds
• Ford F-250: 24,200 pounds
• Ram 2500: 20,000 pounds

Exterior Design and Utility

The GMC Sierra 2500 HD offers an available MultiPro configurable tailgate with EZ Lift assist. This tailgate features both a conventional hinge and a smaller inner gate that is hinged to the primary gate. This feature makes it easier to ensure that items like plywood, sheet metal, or dirt bikes stay put in the truck bed without risk of sliding out onto the road in Lake Mary, FL. While the Ford F-250 and Ram 2500 have upgraded tailgate options, the MultiPro configurable tailgate is unique to the GMC Sierra lineup (not even the Chevrolet Silverado lineup, the GM-owned cousin to the GMC Sierra, offers it).