2020 RAM 2500 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.5s
- Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box, 410 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 5,988 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.5 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $33,895 |
| Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,058 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $37,895 |
| Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,058 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $37,895 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,343 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $37,450 |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,260 lb | 131 | 15.3 | 6.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $37,500 |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,260 lb | 131 | 15.3 | 6.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $37,500 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,478 lb | 127 | 15.8 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $37,650 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,441 lb | 127 | 15.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $42,350 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,441 lb | 127 | 15.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $42,350 |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,472 lb | 127 | 15.8 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $49,450 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,579 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $42,550 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,579 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $42,550 |
| Tradesman 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $36,795 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,310 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $36,795 |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 4WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $37,700 |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 4WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $37,700 |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 4WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $37,700 |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 4WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $37,700 |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 4WD Reg Cab 84" CA 167.5" WB | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $39,195 |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 4WD Reg Cab 84" CA 167.5" WB | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $39,195 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,649 lb | 123 | 16.2 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $40,350 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,838 lb | 120 | 16.7 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $40,550 |
| Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $40,795 |
| Big Horn LB 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $40,795 |
| Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $40,795 |
| Lone Star LB 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | N/A | 4WD | $40,795 |
| 3500 Chassis Laramie 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $41,000 |
| 3500 Chassis Laramie 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $41,000 |
| 3500 Chassis Limited 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $41,000 |
| 3500 Chassis Limited 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $41,000 |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,579 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $41,000 |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,578 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $41,000 |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $41,000 |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $41,000 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,776 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $45,250 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,776 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $45,250 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,958 lb | 118 | 17.0 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $45,450 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,958 lb | 118 | 17.0 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $45,450 |
| Big Horn Mega Cab 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $46,750 |
| Lone Star Mega Cab 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $46,750 |
| Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,803 lb | 121 | 16.6 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $52,350 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,986 lb | 117 | 17.0 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $52,550 |
| Power Wagon Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 7,001 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $53,350 |
| Laramie Mega Cab 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 7,088 lb | 116 | 17.3 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $53,850 |
| Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | 6,945 lb | 118 | 16.9 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $59,650 |
| Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $59,850 |
| Longhorn Mega Cab 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $61,150 |
| Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $64,350 |
| Limited Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $64,650 |
| Limited Mega Cab 4WD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 410 hp | 429 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $66,150 |
Quickest 50 of 70 trims shown.
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4L 8-cyl | 64 | 410 hp | Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | $33,895 | Base | N/A | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 64 | Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | $33,895 | 6.5 s |
2500 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Ford F-150: 1.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 RAM 2500.
| Measure | 2020 RAM 2500 | 2020 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | XL 4WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box |
| 0-60 | 6.5 s | 5.2 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Online |
| Horsepower | 410 hp | 290 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,988 lb | 4,343 lb |
| hp per ton | 137 | 134 |
| lb per hp | 14.6 | 15.0 |
| MSRP | $33,895 | $33,390 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree