It was close, but no cigar for the 2017 GMC Sierra 3500HD, which was de-throned by the 2017 Ford F-350 in the latest comparison test conducted by Pickuptrucks.com.
In terms of an overall package, the GMC Sierra 3500HD has started to show its age. The testers found the Sierra 3500HD to be plenty capable, but some quirks left it in second place. Specifically, the DEF filler location wasn’t appreciated by any, which is under the hood and hard to get to compared to the F-350.
Additionally, judges found the interior quality and infotainment systems to be lacking compared to the F-350 and the segment in general. We assume General Motors knows this and will ultimately remedy the situation with the next-generation pickup trucks. No one was complaining about the extra power from the 6.6-liter L5P Duramax turbodiesel V8 engine, however.
The F-350 simply outdid the GMC 3500HD in numerous facets. It was more comfortable, and more creature comforts and still delivered exceptional performance. For now, the GMC is de-throned, but we have a feeling it’ll be back soon enough.
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First you have to see ,who done the testing ,Pickuptrucks.com ! It should be called Fordpickuptrucks .com , They are Ford first everybody else last. If you don’t believe me, just go to it and find out for your self!! The GMC Won every part of the test Except the lipstick part , they used same amount of weight to pull and the GMC bit the Ford , on the Dyno power and torque to rear wheel the 6.6 Duramax bit Ford 6.7 .
Truck lane test gmc dodge and Ford pulling a trailer 8 mile 7% grade gmc was the faster dodge second and Ford last,, the difference whit truck lane they test the truck power not the seat ,,
Good call, we all know that people buy one ton trucks based on electronic toys,not real world performance that GM has proven by beating Ford and Ram time and time again on the Ike,and check out the new ford test truck that didn’t even make it to the Ike before the fan grenaded and destroyed the radiator.
7.3, 6.0, 6.4, 6.7, wonder how many clean sheet redesigned diesel engines Ford will have to come up with to beat DMAX in a performance measure? First they have to make one that doesn’t break all the time.
Should have stuck with the 7.3L