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Sierra 1500 vs. the Competition

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denotes a GMC advantage.

      

                                                     2013 GMC                 2013 Ford         2013 Dodge Ram

                                                Sierra 1500 SLE     F-150 XLT SWB        1500 SLT SWB 

                                                4WD Crew Cab   4WD SuperCrew    4WD Quad Cab

Performance Specifications

Base Engine                               4.8L V8                     5.0L V8                     3.6L V6
Horsepower @ rpm           302 @ 5,600           360 @ 5,500           305 @ 6,350
Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm          305 @ 4,600           380 @ 4,250           269 @ 4,800
Available engine                      5.3L V8                     3.5L V6                     4.7L V8
Horsepower @ rpm           326 @ 5,300           365 @ 5,000           310 @ 5,650
Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm          348 @ 4,400           420 @ 2,500           330 @ 3,950
Available engine                 6.2L OHV V8                 6.2 V8                      5.7L V8
Horsepower @ rpm           403 @ 5,700           411 @5,500           395 @ 5,600,
Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm          417 @ 4,300           434 @4,500            407 @ 3950
Std. transmission              4-speed auto.        6-speed auto.         8-speed auto.
Available. transmission   6-speed auto.                   —                    6-speed auto.
Drivetrain                            Front engine/        Front engine/        Front engine/

                                              

Auto 4WD

         part-time 4WD     part-time 4WD

1

Suspension, f/r                   Ind./Non-ind.        Ind./Non-ind.         Ind./Non-ind.
Steering Type                        Power rack-            Power rack-            Power rack-

                                             and-pinion             and-pinion              and-pinion

GVWR (Base)                        3,175/7,000           3,334/7,200           3,084/6,800
Payload (Base)

1

                     

758/1,671

              703/1,550                680/1,500

Towing capacity (Base)

2

   2,495/5,500           3,493/7,700            2,177/4,800

Fuel Capacity 

(L/gal.)

               98.4/21.6                  136/30                   98.4/21.6

Turning radius 

(m/ft)

              7.19/23.6                7.16/23.5                 6.91/22.7

Ground clearance 

(in./mm)

    

307/12.1

                  229/9.0                     234/9.2

City/Hwy 

(L/100km)

                  15.9/11.4                15.0/10.5                  13.0/8.5

City/Hwy 

(MPG)

                           18/25                       19/27                        22/33

Dimensions and Interior Volume 

(mm/in.)

Base curb weight (kg/lb) 2,423/5,342           2,534/5,587           2,404/5,300
Wheelbase                            3,645/143.5           3,683/145.0           3,556/140.0
Exterior length                    5,847/230.1           5,888/231.8           5,817/229.0
Exterior body width            2,032/80.0             2,012/79.2              2,017/79.4
Exterior height                     1,872/73.7             1,928/75.9              1,923/75.7
Exterior box length             1,760/69.3              1,676/66.0              1,712/67.4
Front tread                             1,730/68.1              1,702/67.0              1,732/68.2
Rear tread                               1,702/67.0              1,702/67.0              1,715/67.5
Front legroom                       1,049/41.3              1,052/41.4              1,041/41.0
Rear legroom                          983/38.7                1,105/43.5              1,001/39.4
Front headroom                   

1,046/41.2              

1,041/41.0              1,041/41.0

Rear headroom                     

1,029/40.5              

1,024/40.3              1,013/39.9

Front hiproom                       1,588/62.5              1,537/60.5              1,605/63.2
Rear hiproom                        1,661/65.4              1,641/64.6              1,605/63.2
Front shoulder room          1,656/65.2              1,674/65.9              1,676/66.0
Rear shoulder room            1,654/65.1             1,664/65.5              1,669/65.7
Pickup box width (min)     1,285/50.6              1,270/50.0              1,295/51.0
Pickup box width (max)     1,588/62.5              1,656/65.2              1,687/66.4
Pickup box depth                   533/21.0                 569/22.4                  508/20.0

Vehicle Features

Telematics                                             

OnStar

®

3

                                —                                        —

Auto 4WD                                                       

S

                                         —                                        —

Active Fuel Management

®

                5.3L                                      —                                      5.7L

Stability enhancement                

Stabilitrak

                                S                                           S

Opt. Rear Differential                       

Locking 

                                —                              Limited Slip

Suspension tuning choices                  

3

                                          2                                           1

Auto dual-zone air conditioning     

O

                                         —                                        —

Locking glove box                                      

S

                                         —                                        —

Leather trim seats                                     

O

                                         —                                        —

Leather wrapped steering wheel               

S

                                                  O

                                                  

O

Power front passenger seat                           

O

                                         —                                        —

Powertrain warranty 

(mth/km)

  60/

160,000

                  60/100,000                   60/100,000

Roadside assistance 

(mth/km)

     60/

160,000

                  60/100,000                   60/100,000

1. When properly equipped, includes weight of vehicle, passengers, cargo and equipment.
2. See the GMC Trailering Guide for details.

Key Messages

Comfort and Convenience

— Available leather-appointed heated front bucket seats with

10-way power, 4-way power lumbar and driver’s memory

— Standard air conditioning
— Segment-leading 170-degree rear door opening on 

Extended Cab

— Low and easy-to-load cargo box
— Bluetooth phone package now standard equipment on

all models. Includes bluetooth, steering wheel controls
and leather wrapped steering wheel

— Available SiriusXM® Radio
— Available USB port for connecting/charging iPod and MP3

players 

— Available Bose® speakers, DVD navigation system and

DVD rear seat entertainment system

— Available rear backup camera 

(with or without navigation).

— Standard cruise control

Power and Performance

— Widest range of powertrains
— Best-in-class V8 fuel consumption ratings (XFE)
— Sierra XFE 5.3L V8 2WD Crew Cab model provides fuel con-

sumption ratings of 13.9/9.1 L/100km (21/31 mpg)
city/highway with a 3,175 kg (7000-lb) max. towing capacity

— Towing up to 4,853 (10,700-lb) on Extended Cab

2

— Active Fuel Management

®

on 5.3L engine

— Variable Valve Timing on all engines
— FlexFuel on all V8 engines
— Available Eaton automatic locking rear differential
— 6-speed automatic transmission standard on 5.3L and 6.2L V8s

Ride and Handling

— Electronic Autotrac with rotary dial controls now 

available on WT and SL

— 5 Suspension packages
— Standard 17-inch and available 18-, 20-inch wheels
— Independent coil-over-shock front suspension

Quality, Reliability and Durability

— 5-year/160,000-km powertrain warranty with Roadside

Assistance and Courtesy Transportation

— Premium materials with low-gloss surfaces, superior 

craftsmanship and flush fits

Safety and Security

— Standard StabiliTrak with Proactive Roll Avoidance, 

Electronic Trailer sway control and Hill Start Assist.

— Standard seat-mounted side-impact air bags for driver

and front passenger outboard seating positions

4

— Standard head curtain side-impact air bags with rollover

sensor

4

— Standard OnStar with 6-month Directions & Connec-

tions Plan including Automatic Crash Response and
Turn-by-Turn Navigation

3

— Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System

3. Go to www.onstar.ca for limitations and details.
4. Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are

safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See Owner Manual for more information.

2013 Sierra 1500

Quick Facts

•   Walkaround Summary

•   Competitive Comparison

•   Key Messages

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