2020 GMC Sierra 2500 HD vs. 2019 RAM 2500 & 2019 Ford 250

While towing, hauling and torque numbers on heavy-duty pickup trucks have always been top deciding elements among truck buyers, the truth is it takes greater than just these numbers to win over the competitors. Durable trucks no longer lack in technology or have poor mileage. And this trend of modernized pick-ups has actually surely risen upward in the last few years itself. While 2019 RAM boasts a whopping 1,000 lb-ft of torque, it lacks in horsepower. Nonetheless, the 2020 GMC Sierra HD-- which was just unveiled-- provides an enormous amount of horsepower to its newly upgraded mighty engines for a seamless performance. Of course, it takes greater than just power and torque numbers to win in this very competitive and distinctly American segment in the automobile sector. Let's see how the new 2020 GMC Sierra stacks up against the mighty 2019 Ford 250 and the 2019 RAM 2500.

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2020 GMC Sierra 2500 – What's New?

For the 2020 design year, the 2020 Sierra 2500 HD is magnificent with massive ability and styling tweaks. Several of the best highlights for the new version year are:

4WD cab standard box with 3,760 lbs of max payload
6.6 L V-8 Gas Engine
Carbon metal colors
Purpose-built exterior
Unique premium cabin

In this tough battle between these three top challengers in the heavy duty truck sector, let's see what all new features each truck needs to supply. In this comparison, we will talk about efficiency, design and innovation highlights.

Performance Highlights

Equipped with a 6.6L V8 engine (401 hp), the brand-new Sierra 2500HD produces 464 pounds of torque which makes hauling a breeze. With a turbo diesel, Sierra generates 445 hp and 910 lb-ft of torque. New Hydra-Matic automatic transmission makes it very easy for the Sierra 2500 to take care of hefty hauls effortlessly. While RAM with GM's Turbo diesel V-8 offers 910-lb-ft of torque, the base horsepower still stays the same as the Sierra HD. Ford, on the other hand, is anticipated to make some significant updates for the next year. Nevertheless, in this existing variation, Ford 250 has the TorqShift six-speed automatic and a standard 6.7 L Power Stroke Turbo diesel V-8 flaunting 450 hp and 935 lb-ft of torque. GMC Sierra definitely wins in this race with a new engine, powertrain, and specs.

Design Highlights

Mighty GMC Sierra even gets bigger and bolder this year with some smart designing tweaks. The 2020 GMC Sierra HD has a sporty position, advanced LED front lights, a performance-driven chassis and trim exclusive features like 20" light weight aluminum wheels, heated and ventilated leather seats, Dual-path air induction, and special GMC Multi-pro tailgate. Bed dimensions do play a significant function here as well. In this brand-new model year, GMC promises a class-leading heavy-duty cargo bed quantity in 2020 GMC Sierra HD. Both RAM 2500 and also Ford 250 look trendy, sturdy and effective. Nevertheless, none of them can really outmatch the fresh and ingenious design of the brand-new Sierra 2020.

Tech Highlights

This year, GMC has made the brand-new Sierra 2020 a completely packed vehicle in nearly every area including everything from innovation to cabin appearances. Technology-wise, the brand-new Sierra HD has multicolor angled head-up screen, a ProGrade™ Trailering System, a class-leading HD surround sound system with 15 camera views and a smart trailer integration alternative. The brand-new Sierra is Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatible. Both Ford and RAM likewise offer smartphone compatibility, progressed safety and security, and technology suites and a set of driver-assist attributes for the very best driving experience.

2020 GMC Sierra 2500 HD vs 2019 RAM 1500 vs 2019 Ford F250: Features, Specs & Trims

	2020 GMC Sierra HD	2019 RAM 2500	2019 Ford 250 Super Duty
PERFORMANCE
Available Engines	6.6 L V8 Gasoline (Standard) 6.6 L V8 Turbo Diesel (Available	6.4-Liter Heavy-Duty V8 HEMI® with MDS	6.7L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel
Transmission	HYDRA-MATIC 6L90 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC(GAS) ALLISON 10-SPEED AUTOMATIC (6.6L DIESEL)	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Transmission	TorqShift® G 6-speed SelectShift Automatic®
Horsepower	401hp(Gas) 445hp (Diesel)	370 hp 410 hp	385 hp 450 hp
Max Torque	464 lbs. ft. torque(Gas) 910 lbs. ft. torque (Diesel)	429 lb-ft 850lb-ft	430 lb-ft 935 lb-ft
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
Wheels	20-inch aluminum (SRW only) 17-inch Forged polished aluminum (Dually)	17-20" Alloy Wheels	17-20" Alloy Wheels
Exterior Lighting	High-intensity LED headlamps	Quad-Dual Beam Halogen	Halogen Quad-beam
Rear Camera Mirror	Available	Not Available	Not Available
TECHNOLOGY
Headsup Display	15-inch Diagonal Multicolor HUD Available	Available	Available
Apple CarPlay™	Standard	Standard	Standard
Camera System	Rearview camera (Standard) 15 Total Camera Views (Available)	Standard Camera System	Standard Camera System