Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Max towing number released

Powerdude wrote:

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.

the 2012 sprinter I have been driving the last year gets in the 20.5-22.5 range depending upon the where and how I drive. When on the freeway doing 65-70, 20.5 or so. Slow to the 50-55 range, I can get upwards into the high 22.x range on 2 lane roads.

That is with a 5300 lbs empty LONG WB 9.5' tall version 2500 van.

Marty