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"Ford and Ram are focused on how to build a better truck", Seabaugh said, "Chevy seems focused on building a better Silverado." The diesel-powered 3500 (represented here by the GMC Sierra 3500 HD) is substantially quicker than the equally new Ram 3500 HD diesel, both empty and when pulling 20,000 pounds. Vehicle Layout XL STX Front-engine, RWD, 4-pass, 4-door truck Lariat Front-engine, 4WD, 5-pass, 4-door truck Engine/Transmission 2.3L turbo DOHC 16-valve I-4/10-speed automatic Curb Weight (F/R Dist) XL STX 4,229 lb (58/42%) Lariat 4,567 lb (57/43%) Wheelbase 126.8 in Length x Width x Height XL STX 210.8 x 73.3 x 70.7 in Lariat 210.8 x 73.3 x 71.5 in Energy Cons, City/Hwy XL STX 160/130 kW-hr/100 miles Lariat 169/140 kW-hr/100 miles CO2 Emissions, Comb XL STX 0.84 lb/mile Lariat 0.90 lb/mile But he lamented how the Ram's "lazier throttle makes the truck surge more than the AT4", and several of us noted that the Ram's plush ride disappears at off-road height. [Extracted from the article]