GMC Sierra 1500 vs Ram 1500
The right truck is like a toolbox that passes through generations. When you dig through it, you’ll find the equipment you need to build your foundation. Whether it’s the off-road or jobsite, which truck has the right tools?
If you live near Columbus, Grove City, or Dublin, keep reading below. Mark Wahlberg Buick GMC prepared a 2023 GMC Sierra vs Ram 1500 comparison to help you find which has the tools you need.
MAX TOWING CAPACITY
MAXIMUM CARGO VOLUME
MULTIFUNCTION TAILGATE
Towing: It’s all in a day’s work for a sturdy and reliable truck. Whether you’re hauling gear to the jobsite or taking your travel trailer out to your favorite campsite, you need a strong performance you can rely on.
Which truck tows more? The GMC Sierra 1500 has an advantage over the Ram 1500 when it comes to towing power. It can tow up to 13,000 pounds. The Ram 1500 can only handle up to 12,750 pounds.
That’ll help you haul boats, campers, and work gear. The GMC Sierra 1500 also make it easy to tow what you need thanks to a bevy smart towing features.
When you choose the GMC Sierra 1500, you’ll enjoy available towing systems like:
- Hitch Guidance with Hitch View
- Trailer brake controller
- Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert
- StabiliTrak
- Trailer Sway Control
The Ram 1500 comes with several similar features. The ProGrade™ Trailering System, however, is one thing you’ll only get with the Sierra 1500. It allows you to create custom trailer profiles, so you can view pre-departure checklists, run a light sequence, and track maintenance reminders.
When was the last time you loaded up the truck bed? Was it just yesterday at work? It could have also been last weekend before you hit the trails. In any case, it’s important to have a spacious truck bed to stow all your items. You’ll also need a workhorse with the power to carry it all.
The GMC Sierra 1500 makes room for your lifestyle. The 2023 Sierra 1500 has more cargo bed volume than the 2023 Ram 1500. It boasts a maximum cargo bed volume of 71.7 cubic feet. That provides enough room to handle:
- Bricks
- Plywood
- Camping gear
- Extra tools
The Ram 1500 only has cargo bed volume of up to 61.5 cubic feet. The Sierra 1500 is also available with the CarbonPro™ bed. It made with a carbon-fiber composite material that provides excellent scratch, dent, and corrosion resistance, so go ahead, toss it all in.
You can rest assured that the truck you choose will be able to carry all the weight you put in it. Both models have similar payload numbers. The Ram 1500 comes in with a maximum payload of 2,300 pounds, while the Sierra 1500 just tips the scale with a maximum payload of 2,410 pounds.
Both trucks have a multifunction tailgate that lets you get through your everyday work on the job site. The GMC Sierra 1500, however, has the engineering to lead from behind.
It’s available with the MultiPro™ Tailgate, which has six different functions that can help you:
- Load equipment
- Unload gear
- Step inside the cargo bed
The multifunction tailgate of the Ram 1500 only features 60/40-split swing away doors and three opening configurations.
The most resourceful truckers know everyone’s phone number, the perfect route to the next jobsite, and have the right tunes going to make the day zip by. Luckily, both models also come with an intuitive infotainment system, so you can always be the smartest one on the clock. They share systems like Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™.
Our 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 vs. Ram 1500 comparison showcases the advantages the Sierra 1500 offers drivers. More towing capacity and cargo bed volume can lay the foundation for your journey.
If you live near Columbus, Grove City, or Dublin, you can check out what the Sierra 1500 offers at Mark Wahlberg Buick GMC. Contact our team to schedule a test drive.
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