2015 RAM 3500 Specifications
Compare important 2015 RAM 3500 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 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 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 |
77.7 " |
77.7 " |
79.1 " |
79.1 " |
Horsepower |
383 @ 5,600 rpm |
383 @ 5,600 rpm |
383 @ 5,600 rpm |
383 @ 5,600 rpm |
Torque |
400 @ 4,000 rpm |
400 @ 4,000 rpm |
400 @ 4,000 rpm |
400 @ 4,000 rpm |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
8.1 seconds |
8.1 seconds |
7.2 seconds |
7.2 seconds |
1/4 mile time |
16.0 seconds |
16.0 seconds |
15.2 seconds |
15.2 seconds |
1/4 mile speed |
92 mph |
92 mph |
90 mph |
90 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) |
.7 |
.7 |
.7 |
.7 |
Slalom speed |
52 mph |
52 mph |
52 mph |
52 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke |
3.92/3.58 " |
3.92/3.58 " |
3.92/3.58 " |
3.92/3.58 " |
Curb weight |
5,982 lbs. |
6,023 lbs. |
6,343 lbs. |
6,369 lbs. |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
10,100 lbs. |
10,100 lbs. |
10,300 lbs. |
10,300 lbs. |
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) |
5,000 lbs. |
5,000 lbs. |
5,250 lbs. |
5,250 lbs. |
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) |
7,000 lbs. |
7,000 lbs. |
7,000 lbs. |
7,000 lbs. |
Maximum Trailer Weight |
11,850 lbs. |
11,810 lbs. |
11,490 lbs. |
11,460 lbs. |
Wheelbase |
140.0 " |
140.0 " |
140.0 " |
140.0 " |
Front track |
67.7 " |
67.7 " |
67.7 " |
67.7 " |
Rear track |
67.1 " |
67.1 " |
67.1 " |
67.1 " |
Turning radius |
22.5 '' |
22.5 '' |
20.8 '' |
20.8 '' |
Ground clearance |
8.6 " |
8.6 " |
9.2 " |
9.2 " |
Front legroom |
41.0 " |
41.0 " |
41.0 " |
41.0 " |
Front headroom |
39.9 " |
39.9 " |
39.9 " |
39.9 " |
Front hip room |
62.9 " |
62.9 " |
62.9 " |
62.9 " |
Front shoulder room |
66.0 " |
66.0 " |
66.0 " |
66.0 " |
Luggage volume |
15.2 cu.ft. |
15.2 cu.ft. |
15.2 cu.ft. |
15.2 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) |
15.2 cu.ft. |
15.2 cu.ft. |
15.2 cu.ft. |
15.2 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume |
62 cu.ft. |
62 cu.ft. |
62 cu.ft. |
62 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank |
32.0 gal. |
32.0 gal. |
32.0 gal. |
32.0 gal. |
Payload |
4,120 lbs. |
4,080 lbs. |
3,960 lbs. |
3,930 lbs. |
Maximum GCWR |
18,000 lbs. |
18,000 lbs. |
18,000 lbs. |
18,000 lbs. |
Exterior box length |
98.3 " |
98.3 " |
98.3 " |
98.3 " |
Pickup box minimum width |
51.0 " |
51.0 " |
51.0 " |
51.0 " |
Pickup box depth |
20.2 " |
20.2 " |
20.2 " |
20.2 " |
2015 RAM 3500 Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the 3500, however, is its roomy interior. The 2015 RAM 3500 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 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 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 |
std |
opt |
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 |
full |
partial |
full |
Floor mats |
vinyl/rubber front |
carpet front |
vinyl/rubber front |
carpet front |
Front windows |
manual |
power |
manual |
power |
1-touch window down |
driver |
driver and passenger |
driver |
driver and passenger |
Instrumentation |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
Driver information centre |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Tachometer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Water temp gauge |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Low fuel warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Service interval warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Exterior temperature display |
opt |
std |
opt |
std |
Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
Rear window defogger |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
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 |
Ashtray |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
Lighter elements |
front |
front |
front |
front |
Oil pressure gauge |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Voltage gauge |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Programmable garage door opener |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
Trip computer |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
std |
Lighting - glovebox |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
Lighting - map lights |
N/A |
front |
N/A |
front |
Illuminated vanity mirrors |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
N/A |
passenger |
N/A |
passenger |
Adjustable pedals |
N/A |
power |
N/A |
power |
2015 RAM 3500 Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2015 RAM 3500 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 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 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 |
chrome |
black |
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 |
sliding |
fixed |
sliding |
Mirrors |
dual manual |
dual power remote |
dual manual |
dual power remote |
Heated door mirrors |
opt |
std |
opt |
std |
Front tires |
LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS |
LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS |
LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS |
LT275/70SR18.0E BSW AS |
Wheels |
18" argent styled steel |
18" styled steel |
18" argent styled steel |
18" styled steel |
Spare tire and wheel |
full-size steel |
full-size steel |
full-size steel |
full-size steel |
Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
Rear step bumper |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Tires - rear |
285/80SR10 |
285/80SR10 |
285/80SR10 |
285/80SR10 |
Pickup box |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
Pickup cargo box light |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Pickup truck tonneau cover |
soft |
soft |
soft |
soft |
2015 RAM 3500 Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2015 RAM 3500 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 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Front seat type |
split-bench |
split-bench |
split-bench |
split-bench |
Standard seating |
3 passengers |
3 passengers |
3 passengers |
3 passengers |
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 |
Front armrests |
center |
center |
center |
center |
Front head restraints |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
Seat trim |
vinyl |
cloth |
vinyl |
cloth |
Lumbar support |
N/A |
driver |
N/A |
driver |
2015 RAM 3500 Entertainment System
Some 2015 RAM 3500 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 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Radio |
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, 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 |
Voice recognition |
opt |
std |
opt |
std |
Speakers |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
1st row LCD screen |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Bluetooth Compatibility |
opt |
std |
opt |
std |
Steering wheel audio controls |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
Amplifier |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
Speed-Sensitive Volume |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
Navigation system |
N/A |
yes with voice activation |
N/A |
yes with voice activation |
2015 RAM 3500 Safety and Security Features
Each 2015 RAM 3500 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 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 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 |
Height adjustable seatbelts |
front |
front |
front |
front |
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 |
std |
opt |
std |
Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
Panic alarm |
opt |
std |
opt |
std |
Door locks |
manual |
power with 2 stage unlock |
manual |
power with 2 stage unlock |
Ignition disable |
Sentry Key |
Sentry Key |
Sentry Key |
Sentry Key |
Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Content theft deterrent alarm system |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
Parking assist |
N/A |
Parksense |
N/A |
Parksense |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
2015 RAM 3500 Mechanical Features
The 2015 RAM 3500 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 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB, Engine: 5.7L V-8 |
Engine |
5.7L V-8 |
5.7L V-8 |
5.7L V-8 |
5.7L V-8 |
Engine - valvetrain |
OHV |
OHV |
OHV |
OHV |
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 |
rear-wheel |
four-wheel |
four-wheel |
Exhaust |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
Steering |
re-circulating ball |
re-circulating ball |
re-circulating ball |
re-circulating ball |
Suspension tuning |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
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 |
leaf |
leaf |
leaf |
leaf |
Rear shocks |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
heavy duty |
Rear springs |
leaf |
leaf |
leaf |
leaf |
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 |
Locking/limited slip differential |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Remote vehicle starting system |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
4WD shift |
N/A |
N/A |
manual |
electronic |