Ram 2500 CTD and GM 2500 Dmax up the Ike.
Pretty much a nonevent for both. I wish they would start towing 11-14k 5th wheels up the Ike in these tests. The wind resistance on those would make these trucks struggle a lot more. Ram 2500...
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ShinerBock wrote:
Pretty much a nonevent for both. I wish they would start towing 11-14k 5th wheels up the Ike in these tests. The wind resistance on those would make these trucks struggle a lot more.
Ram 2500 HD Cummins vs Chevy Silverado HD Duramax vs Ike
11K trailer
Up the Hill
GM: 8:00 (perfect run)
Ram: 8:00 (perfect run)
Brake Applications
GM: 1
Ram: 0
Fuel Mileage(computer)
GM: 8.1 mpg
Ram: 8.9 mpg
Fuel Mileage(calculated)
GM: 8.2 mpg
Ram: 9.0 mpg
Fuel economy difference is pretty significant. Flat land towing fuel economy would be interesting.
I suspect the HO cummins fuel economy in the 3500 is probably more on par with the Duramax.
