2017 RAM 2500 Specifications
Compare important 2017 RAM 2500 technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
| Exterior length |
230.4 |
230.4 |
230.4 |
230.4 |
| Exterior body width |
79.4 |
79.4 |
79.4 |
79.4 |
| Exterior height |
76.2 |
78.1 |
77.3 |
79.3 |
| Horsepower |
383 hp |
383 hp |
383 hp |
383 hp |
| Torque |
400 lb-ft. |
400 lb-ft. |
400 lb-ft. |
400 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight |
5940 |
6321 |
6059 |
6436 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
9000 |
9000 |
9000 |
9000 |
| Wheelbase |
140.5 |
140.5 |
140.5 |
140.5 |
| Turning radius |
22.5 '' |
20.8 '' |
22.5 '' |
20.8 '' |
| Ground clearance |
6.1 |
7.4 |
7.2 |
8.6 |
| Front legroom |
41.0 |
41.0 |
41.0 |
41.0 |
| Front headroom |
40 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
| Front hip room |
63 |
63 |
63 |
63 |
| Front shoulder room |
66 |
66 |
66 |
66 |
| Fuel tank |
32.0 gal. |
32.0 gal. |
32.0 gal. |
32.0 gal. |
| Payload |
3,060 lbs. |
2,680 lbs. |
2,940 lbs. |
2,560 lbs. |
2017 RAM 2500 Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the 2500, however, is its roomy interior. The 2017 RAM 2500 comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
| Air conditioning, front |
manual |
manual |
manual |
manual |
| Clock |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
| Compass |
opt |
opt |
std |
std |
| Cruise control |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cupholders |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Gear shift knob trim |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
| 12V DC power outlet |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Overhead console |
mini |
mini |
mini |
mini |
| Floor console |
partial |
partial |
partial |
partial |
| Floor mats |
vinyl/rubber front |
vinyl/rubber front |
carpet front |
carpet front |
| Front windows |
manual |
manual |
power |
power |
| 1-touch window down |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Programmable garage door opener |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
| Instrumentation |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
| Tachometer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Trip computer |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
| Water temp gauge |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Low fuel warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Service interval warning |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
| Exterior temperature display |
opt |
opt |
std |
std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
N/A |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
N/A |
| Rear view mirror |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
| Retained accessory power |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel material |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
| Oil pressure gauge |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Voltage gauge |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Adjustable pedals |
N/A |
N/A |
power |
power |
2017 RAM 2500 Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2017 RAM 2500 trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
| Trims |
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
| Antenna |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
| Body material |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
| Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
black |
black |
chrome |
chrome |
| Fog/driving lights |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Door count |
2 doors |
2 doors |
2 doors |
2 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
tailgate |
tailgate |
tailgate |
tailgate |
| Tinted windows |
light |
light |
light |
light |
| Rear window type |
fixed |
fixed |
sliding |
sliding |
| Mirrors |
dual manual |
dual manual |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
| Heated door mirrors |
opt |
opt |
std |
std |
| Wheels |
17 silver styled steel |
17 silver styled steel |
18 styled steel |
18 styled steel |
| Spare tire and wheel |
full-size steel |
full-size steel |
full-size steel |
full-size steel |
| Mirrors, auto dimming |
N/A |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Rear step bumper |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Pickup box |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
| Pickup cargo box light |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Pickup truck tonneau cover |
soft |
soft |
soft |
soft |
2017 RAM 2500 Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2017 RAM 2500 trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
| Front seat type |
split-bench |
split-bench |
split-bench |
split-bench |
| Standard seating |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
| Lumbar support |
N/A |
N/A |
driver |
driver |
| Front armrests |
center |
center |
center |
center |
| Front head restraints |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
| Seat trim |
vinyl |
vinyl |
cloth |
cloth |
2017 RAM 2500 Entertainment System
Some 2017 RAM 2500 trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
| Radio |
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player |
console mounted single |
console mounted single |
console mounted single |
console mounted single |
| Auxiliary input jack |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
| Voice recognition |
opt |
opt |
std |
std |
| Speakers |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
| Amplifier |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
| Navigation system |
N/A |
N/A |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
| 1st row LCD screen |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
opt |
opt |
std |
std |
2017 RAM 2500 Safety and Security Features
Each 2017 RAM 2500 trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
| Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
curtain 1st row |
curtain 1st row |
curtain 1st row |
curtain 1st row |
| Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Headlights |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
| Exterior light control |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
| Delay-off headlamps |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Daytime running lights |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Illuminated entry |
opt |
opt |
std |
std |
| Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
| Panic alarm |
opt |
opt |
std |
std |
| Door locks |
manual |
manual |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
| Ignition disable |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Parking assist |
ParkSense |
ParkSense |
ParkSense |
ParkSense |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
2017 RAM 2500 Mechanical Features
The 2017 RAM 2500 will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
| Engine |
5.7L V-8 |
5.7L V-8 |
5.7L V-8 |
5.7L V-8 |
| Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
| Brake assist |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Drive type |
rear-wheel |
four-wheel |
rear-wheel |
four-wheel |
| Exhaust |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
| Steering |
rack and pinion |
re-circulating ball |
rack and pinion |
re-circulating ball |
| Suspension tuning |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
| Front suspension type |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Front anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Front shocks |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
| Front springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Rear suspension type |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Rear shocks |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
| Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Electronic stability system |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Sequential shift control |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Transmission |
6-spd auto w/OD |
6-spd auto w/OD |
6-spd auto w/OD |
6-spd auto w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
3.73 |
3.73 |
3.73 |
3.73 |
| Turbocharger |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
| Engine block heater |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Remote vehicle starting system |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
| Locking/limited slip differential |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| 4WD shift |
N/A |
manual |
N/A |
electronic |
| Height adjustable suspension |
automatic w/driver control |
automatic w/driver control |
automatic w/driver control |
automatic w/driver control |
| Automatic level control |
rear |
rear |
rear |
rear |
2017 RAM 2500 Other Specs
In general, the 2017 RAM 2500 lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
| Luggage capacity |
15.2 cu.ft. |
15.2 cu.ft. |
15.2 cu.ft. |
15.2 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity |
15.2 cu.ft. |
15.2 cu.ft. |
15.2 cu.ft. |
15.2 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size |
5.7 liters |
5.7 liters |
5.7 liters |
5.7 liters |
| Base engine type |
V-8 |
V-8 |
V-8 |
V-8 |
| Horsepower rpm |
5,600 |
5,600 |
5,600 |
5,600 |
| Torque rpm |
4,000 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
| Driver information center |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Lighting - glovebox |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
| Lighting - map lights |
N/A |
N/A |
front |
front |
| Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
N/A |
N/A |
passenger |
passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Engine - valvetrain |
OHV |
OHV |
OHV |
OHV |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
| Tires |
LT245/70SR17.0E BSW AS |
LT245/70SR17.0E BSW AS |
LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS |
LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
| Maximum towing capacity |
17,980 lbs. |
17,590 lbs. |
17,600 lbs. |
17,480 lbs. |
| Pickup bed liner |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
