Ram 2500 Mega Cab is a five to six-seat vehicle in the Pickup category. For the 2018 model year, there are six trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 383 to 410 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual midgrade gasoline expense is $3,800 to $4,600, which over the course of five years will cost you $12,500 in extra fuel spending.
2018 2500 Mega Cab has a relatively long wheelbase ( 160.0 - 160.5 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 6784 lbs.
2018 2500 Mega Cab seats from five to six adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - shoulders and hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, 2500 Mega Cab is a class-leader across all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room.
Trim | 2018 2500 SLT | 2018 2500 Big Horn | 2018 2500 Lone Star | 2018 2500 Laramie | 2018 2500 Longhorn | 2018 2500 Limited |
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Starging MSRP | $42,745 | $44,740 | $44,740 | $49,245 | $55,995 | $59,695 |
Engine | 5.7L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 | 6.4L V-8 | 6.4L V-8 | 6.4L V-8 |
HP | 383 hp | 383 hp | 383 hp | 410 hp | 410 hp | 410 hp |
Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
City | 15 MPG | 15 MPG | 15 MPG | - | - | - |
Highway | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | - | - | - |
Combined | 17 MPG | 17 MPG | 17 MPG | - | - | - |
Annual Fuel Cost | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
2018 2500 Pickup comes in six trim levels, with an average price that is $4,464 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, 2500 Mega Cab has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 15.5 mpg.
2018 2500 Pickup has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed one thousand and fifty-seven complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also seven recalls issued by Ram, which by itself is a relatively high number.