2018 Ram 2500 Pickup

2018 2500 Mega Cab

Overview
Exterior
Interior
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Competition

$42,745 MSRP From
15.5 mpg AVG, Comb.
6 Max. Occupancy
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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.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 79.1 in
Length: 248.4 in
Height: 74.1 - 78.3 in
Wheelbase: 160.0 - 160.5 in

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.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.0 inHip Room: 63.2 inHead Room: 41.0 inShoulder Room: 65.7 - 66.0 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 43.3 inHip Room: 63.2 inHead Room: 40.3 inShoulder Room: 65.7 in

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.

Full Specifications

Trim	2018 2500 SLT	2018 2500 Big Horn	2018 2500 Lone Star	2018 2500 Laramie	2018 2500 Longhorn	2018 2500 Limited
Configuration	5.7 L, Auto, RWD 5.7 L, Auto, 4WD	5.7 L, Auto, RWD 5.7 L, Auto, 4WD	5.7 L, Auto, RWD 5.7 L, Auto, 4WD	6.4 L, Auto, RWD 6.4 L, Auto, 4WD	6.4 L, Auto, RWD 6.4 L, Auto, 4WD	6.4 L, Auto, RWD 6.4 L, Auto, 4WD
Starging MSRP	$42,745	$45,545	$44,740	$47,540	$44,740	$47,540	$49,245	$52,445	$55,995	$59,195	$59,695	$62,895
Engine	5.7L V-8	5.7L V-8	5.7L V-8	5.7L V-8	5.7L V-8	5.7L V-8	6.4L V-8	6.4L V-8	6.4L V-8	6.4L V-8	6.4L V-8	6.4L V-8
HP	383 hp	383 hp	383 hp	383 hp	383 hp	383 hp	410 hp	410 hp	410 hp	410 hp	410 hp	410 hp
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive
City	15 MPG	13 - 15 MPG	15 MPG	13 - 15 MPG	15 MPG	13 - 15 MPG	-	-	-	-	-	-
Highway	22 MPG	18 - 21 MPG	22 MPG	18 - 21 MPG	22 MPG	18 - 21 MPG	-	-	-	-	-	-
Combined	17 MPG	14 - 17 MPG	17 MPG	14 - 17 MPG	17 MPG	14 - 17 MPG	-	-	-	-	-	-
Annual Fuel Cost	$3,800	$3,800 - $4,600	$3,800	$3,800 - $4,600	$3,800	$3,800 - $4,600

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.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

2018 Ram 2500 Mega Cab Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 1057
Recalls: 7

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.