Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Max towing number released

itguy08 wrote:


We all have to wait for the EPA #'s but I think you all are in for a surprise. See what a 3.0 Diesel Sprinter gets for MPG. That's the closest we have as weight and aerodynamics are comparable.

The Sprinter is 95" tall, while a Dodge ram is 75.2" tall, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 68.1" tall without a roof rack.

Frontal area wind resistance increases with the square of the area at about 62 mph, so the Sprinter has a greater frontal area to push against the wind.

It also uses a different engine, whereas the Jeep has the same engine.

I think the Jeep comparison is more realistic. I agree the the "official" numbers will be more interesting, but the EPA overshoots anyway, as do manufacturers as well.