GMC Sierra 2500HD vs Ford F-150 Lightning
Overview | |
Years produced2001-Present | Years produced2022-Present |
MSRP$45,400 | MSRP$39,974 |
Average price$60,815 | Average price$69,804 |
Listings1465 | Listings536 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummarySitting at the top of the Sierra’s seven available trims, the Denali Ultimate is newly added for the 2024 model year and comes with nearly every available option that can be included on this full-size truck. The Denali Ultimate trim level is offered on both the 2500 and 3500 HD models. Each provides a higher degree of towing and payload capacity than what’s available in the standard GMC Sierra 1500. To put it bluntly, the Sierra HD models are pickup overkill for anyone simply looking to tow a couple of jet skis or haul a moderately-sized camper. The “HD” in the name stands for “Heavy Duty,” and its capabilities (and price) reflect this. Powered exclusively by a 6.6-litre turbocharged Duramax diesel V8, the HD Denali Ultimate we test drove has a maximum towing capacity of 10,200 kilograms (22,500 pounds)—an 1,800-kilogram (4,000-pound) increase versus the 2023 model. Need to tow something along the lines of construction equipment or, say, a small island? Stepping up to the Sierra 3500 HD equates to a max tow rating of 16,550 kilograms (36,500 pounds) when using a gooseneck trailer hitch. Okay, so the Sierra HD lineup has serious chops for getting tough tasks done. But how does it stack up against the competition? Hop aboard as we take a look at every aspect of the HD Denali Ultimate, from how it drives, to the user-friendliness of its infotainment system, trailer tech, and whether this new top-of-the-range trim is worth the price. | |
Reviews SummaryElectric vehicles have been kicking around for some time now. From the ill-fated General Motors EV1 to the early success of the Nissan Leaf and on to the meteoric rise of Tesla, we’ve had plenty of time to get used to EVs. But there’s never before been an zero-emission electric vehicle with as much mass appeal as the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine452 hp Electric |
Drive Train | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity98 kWh |
MPG City | MPG City76 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway61 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)95 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)15 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.6L 401 hp V8 | Engine Name452 hp Electric |
Torque464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower401 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)95 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)15 hours |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity98 kWh |
MPG City | MPG City76 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway61 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length98.3 in | Bed Length67.1 in |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space14.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight6203 lbs | Curb Weight6015 lbs |
Height79.9 in | Height78.3 in |
Length236.3 in | Length232.7 in |
Width81.8 in | Width96.0 in |
Wheelbase141.6 in | Wheelbase145.5 in |
Maximum Payload3759 lbs | Maximum Payload2235 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity22430 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity10000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity14500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-Present | 2022-Present |
MSRP | $45,400 | $39,974 |
Average price | $60,815 | $69,804 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Sitting at the top of the Sierra’s seven available trims, the Denali Ultimate is newly added for the 2024 model year and comes with nearly every available option that can be included on this full-size truck. The Denali Ultimate trim level is offered on both the 2500 and 3500 HD models. Each provides a higher degree of towing and payload capacity than what’s available in the standard GMC Sierra 1500. To put it bluntly, the Sierra HD models are pickup overkill for anyone simply looking to tow a couple of jet skis or haul a moderately-sized camper. The “HD” in the name stands for “Heavy Duty,” and its capabilities (and price) reflect this. Powered exclusively by a 6.6-litre turbocharged Duramax diesel V8, the HD Denali Ultimate we test drove has a maximum towing capacity of 10,200 kilograms (22,500 pounds)—an 1,800-kilogram (4,000-pound) increase versus the 2023 model. Need to tow something along the lines of construction equipment or, say, a small island? Stepping up to the Sierra 3500 HD equates to a max tow rating of 16,550 kilograms (36,500 pounds) when using a gooseneck trailer hitch. Okay, so the Sierra HD lineup has serious chops for getting tough tasks done. But how does it stack up against the competition? Hop aboard as we take a look at every aspect of the HD Denali Ultimate, from how it drives, to the user-friendliness of its infotainment system, trailer tech, and whether this new top-of-the-range trim is worth the price. | Electric vehicles have been kicking around for some time now. From the ill-fated General Motors EV1 to the early success of the Nissan Leaf and on to the meteoric rise of Tesla, we’ve had plenty of time to get used to EVs. But there’s never before been an zero-emission electric vehicle with as much mass appeal as the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 452 hp Electric | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 3 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 98 kWh | |
MPG City | 76 | |
MPG Highway | 61 | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 95 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 15 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.6L 401 hp V8 | 452 hp Electric |
Torque | 464 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 401 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 95 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 15 hours | |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 98 kWh | |
MPG City | 76 | |
MPG Highway | 61 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 3 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 98.3 in | 67.1 in |
Cargo Space | 14.1 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 6203 lbs | 6015 lbs |
Height | 79.9 in | 78.3 in |
Length | 236.3 in | 232.7 in |
Width | 81.8 in | 96.0 in |
Wheelbase | 141.6 in | 145.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 3759 lbs | 2235 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 22430 lbs | 10000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 14500 lbs | 7700 lbs |
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