2020 GMC Sierra 3500HD

The Crew Cab version is perfect for going on an extended camping trip with friends or family. Blessed with great interiors (finally!!) the GMC Sierra is a serious beast. The 6L V8 is what powers this inhuman abomination of a monster we call a pickup truck. With its twin running in the race for the ultimate pickup truck, the General Motors show no mercy with both of them going head to head.

Heckin bamboozled is what you will be whilst looking at the features and trims on the Sierra brochure. An extensive range of options makes this line up capable of satiating a large range of demographics. The Crew Cab version is best suited for keeping your friends and family in the 2nd row without sacrificing on the bed.

Model Name	Sierra	SLE	SLT	Denali
MSRP	$35,300	$40,000	$48,500	$55,600
Features	17-inch steel wheels	17-inch alloy wheels	18-inch alloy wheels	20-inch alloy wheels
	Locking rear differential	Rear privacy glass	Power folding mirrors	Power-sliding rear window,
	Xenon headlights	Keyless entry	Heated 8-way power front seats	Parking sensors
	Cruise control	Backup camera	Driver memory settings	Ventilated front seats
	Tilt only steering wheel	Leather-wrapped steering	Power-adjustable pedals	Heated steering wheel
		8.0-inch touchscreen	Tilt-telescopic steering wheel	Navigation system
			Dual-zone automatic climate control	Wireless smartphone charging
				Bose sound system

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The bang-for-the-buck trim is the SLE, you get excellent features in your pickup truck for a reasonable price. The seats come with premium feeling leather and the infotainment gets an upgrade to a 8-inch touchscreen. GMC also doesn’t skip out on safety features, so you get a much needed rearview camera, to help you park this mammoth.

“Although it's not as high-tech as the Ford Super Duty trucks, the slick GMC works just as hard.”- Car and Driver

The GMC Sierra shares its engine line up with the Chevy Silverado thus resulting in the same specs. These hauling brothers comprise of the lower spectrum of this category with Dodge Ram and the Ford taking the lead by quite a margin.

Models	GMC Sierra 3500 HD	Chevy Silverado 3500 HD	Dodge Ram 3500	Ford F-350
MSRP	$35,500	$35,000	$33,500	$33,750
Engine	6.0L V8 SFI	6.0L V8 SFI	5.7L V8 HEMI VVT	6.2L 2-Valve SOHC EFI NA V8
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Power	360 hp	360 hp	383 hp	385 hp
Torque	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	400 lb-ft	430 lb-ft

Amassing a difference of 20 and 50 lb-ft. the dodge and the Ford outclass the General Motors twins. But wait the highest trim of the twins offer a 6.6L V8 variant which generates a groundbreaking 910 lb-ft. This feat is not even challenged by any of its brethren.

Acceleration

The 6L V8 manages to race this monster on wheels to 0-60 mph in 6.7s. In real-world settings, we would usually not be bothered by the acceleration times of a pickup truck but 4 trucks racing down the streets is not a sight you see every day unless you are in the countryside. But if you do you’d know which truck to place your bet on.

Models	GMC Sierra 3500 HD	Chevy Silverado 3500 HD	Dodge Ram 3500	Ford F-350
0-60 MPH	6.7 sec	6.7 sec	6.3 sec	8.2sec
Quarter mile	15.3	15.3 sec	15.1 sec	16.8 sec
Engine	6.0L V8	6.0L V8	5.7LV8	6.2L V8
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

The Ram achieves 60mph in 6.3 seconds. The Ford, despite the most endowed engine, reaches there 2 seconds slower than the Ram. The twin (Chevrolet)is as expected the same as the GMC

Ride and Handling

The three-tonne beast's driving serves as an antithesis to its uber powerful and intimidating aura. Surprisingly smooth and laden with a great suspension small potholes and imperfections fail to even make a mark on this high seater. Comfortably high over normal standards the stance is reassuring and provides a good view of the path ahead.

The huge size comes with its own fallacies and it shows when you park it in tight parking park or try to cruise it in traffic. The beast is a little hard to control at higher speeds due to the large momentum that builds up. The engine revving can’t be heard due to the excellent cabin noise isolation.

Braking

The auto grade braking fails to put a stop to the momentum built up by this truck and manages to stop it in 210 ft whilst decelerating from 70 mph. Faring on the worse side of things this GMC Sierra for some reason is worse off in this department as compared to its General Motor twin the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

Model	GMC Sierra 3500 HD	Chevy Silverado 3500 HD	Dodge Ram 3500	Ford F-350
Brake Front(in)	13.8	13.8	14.2	14.3
Brake Rear(in)	14.1	14.1	14.1	14.3
Curb weight(lbs)	6423	6423	6421	6279
70-0 MPH (ft.)	210	199	202	202

The Dodge and the Ford take the lead in this parameter and come to halt in a 202 ft, considering the fact that the weight of all the trucks is in the same bracket it is safe to say who takes the pole position in this test.

Towing Capacity

A monumental towing capability of 13000 lbs. only lands the Sierra in the middle of the table and the Chevy follows suit.

Model	GMC Sierra 3500 HD	Chevy Silverado 3500 HD	Dodge Ram 3500	Ford F-350
Weight (lbs)	13000	13000	17520	12700

The Dodge Ram takes the cake for lugging the most amount of weight and is the most utilitarian of the four trucks while the Ford offers the least hauling capacity.

EPA does not rate trucks, but due to the nature of these lugging monsters one should not expect very good numbers. 

“The Sierra HD has a spacious front seat and its cabin is extremely well designed. However, the top-of-the-line Denali fails to deliver the premium feel we would expect given its premium price, and the crew cab's rear-seat passenger space takes a back seat to the Ford pickups.”- Car and Driver

Seating and Comfort

The brash and abrasive looks might lead to a preconceived notion of a barebone interior but to everyone’s surprise, it's as luxury-laden as the price point and class allows it to be. 12-way adjustable seats and a spacious, roomy cabin all leads to a grander than expected cabin. The only thing that might irk a few people is the offset steering .

Model	GMC Sierra 3500 HD	Chevy Silverado 3500 HD	Dodge Ram 3500	Ford F-350
Passenger capacity	6	6	5	6
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	42.8/64.8/45.2	42.8/64.8/45.2	41.0/66.0/41.0	40.8/66.7/43.9
Rear (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	40.5/64.3/40.9	40.5/64.3/40.9	39.9/65.7/40.3	40.4/65.9/43.6

Offering better interiors than its twin the Sierra 3500HD manages to lead the class in this parameter while leaving behind the Dodge and Ford by a good margin.

Infotainment System

Available in a 4.2-inch color display as standard, you can upgrade your infotainment to either a 7.0-inch IntelliLink system or a larger navigation enabled 8.0-inch touchscreen.The standard features include Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, voice recognition and real-time traffic.

Interior Features

• Heated and ventilated perforated leather seats
• Heated leather-wrapped steering
• Optional soft-touch instrument panel
• Under-seat storage
• Integrated cruise control

Dimensions and Weight

This handsome hunk exuberates an imposing and intimidating aura that is only matched by a few. The distinctive front grille combined with the sheer monstrous dimensions of the truck are enough to make people move as you cruise down the road.

Model	GMC Sierra 3500 HD	Chevy Silverado 3500 HD	Dodge Ram 3500	Ford F-350
curb weight(lbs)	6423	6423	6421	6279
Length(in)	258.4	258.4	259.4	250.0
Width(in)	80.5	80.5	79.4	80.0
Height(in)	77.7	77.7	78.4	78.2
Ground clearance(in)	8.6	8.5	7.3	8.5
Wheelbase(in)	153.7	153.7	149.5	160.0

Sitting comfortably with median specs the twins manage to have the highest ground clearance of the quartet which aids its off-roading capabilities. The Sierra is the widest which means the twins offer great interior areas.

Exterior Features

• Front Induction hood scoop
• HD projector headlamps
• Sculpted chrome grille
• Optional trailering mirrors
• Corner-step bumper
• EZ-Lift tailgate

Payload Capacity

The lockable bed with spray on bed liner comes standard on this model. The Sierra comes in at 3rd place in this parameter only outclassing the Ford F -350 in the chase to the claim.

Models	GMC Sierra 3500 HD	Chevy Silverado 3500 HD	Dodge Ram 3500	Ford F-350
Width (inch)	51.0	51.0	66.4	50.5
Length (inch)	78.8	78.8	76.3	81.9
Capacity (lbs)	4052	5761	4090	3870

With the Chevy and the Dodge capable of hauling more weight than the Sierra as a choice for lugging seems redundant and almost uninformed.

The GMC is certainly a very capable truck, which is why GMC has added a long list of safety features for passenger safety as well as driver-assist features for trailering as well as graded climbing and descending. The truck isn’t rated for passenger safety through crash testing by NHTSA or the IIHS. The features are listed as follows:

• Frontal driver and right front-passenger single-stage airbags
• Rear Vision camera system
• StabiliTrak stability control system
• Rollover mitigation technology
• Trailer sway control
• Hill start assist
• Lane Departure Warning
• Forward Collision Alert
• Safety Alert Seat
• Front and Rear Park Assist

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD

Better payload capacity but less posh interiors. The twins offer the best of the best in this category and it boils down to personal preference at this point. With the same engine, transmission and equipment it what you need the truck for that drives your choice

2020 Dodge Ram 3500

Dependable and sturdy the clunky gearbox is what lets the loyal customer base down, couple that with an underpowered engine and you’ll definitely feel that there are better trucks out there. Tacky interiors are the downfall but which is made up by the class-leading hauling.

2020 Ford F-350

A redesigned truck endowed with a lot more features than its previous generations, it fails to drop the affordable tag. Although loaded with better safety and driver assist features it is a better deal than the General Motors twin. The top trim also offers better torque as compared to its brethren.

In an oversaturated market creating an image and demand for oneself is tough. But this uphill task is done splendidly by GMC and Sierra is a worthy competitor to the throne. The twin Chevy Silverado win in the towing and payload departments but the GMC takes the cake on the interiors.