2012 Ram 3500 Mega Cab Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 Ram 3500 Mega Cab lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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	1 of 7 3500 Mega Cab Big Horn Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft	2 of 7 3500 Mega Cab Laramie Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft	3 of 7 3500 Mega Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft	4 of 7 3500 Mega Cab Outdoorsman Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft	5 of 7 3500 Mega Cab Lone Star Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft	6 of 7 3500 Mega Cab Laramie Longhorn Edition Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft	7 of 7 3500 Mega Cab Laramie Longhorn Limited Edition Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft
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Fair Market Price	$29,403	$29,442	$31,323	$33,090	$33,296	$33,795	$33,829
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Horsepower	350 @ 3000 RPM	350 @ 3000 RPM	350 @ 3000 RPM	350 @ 3000 RPM	350 @ 3000 RPM	350 @ 3000 RPM	350 @ 3000 RPM
Torque	610 lb-ft	610 lb-ft	610 lb-ft	610 lb-ft	610 lb-ft	800 lb-ft	800 lb-ft
Towing Capacity	18,000 lbs	17,950 lbs	18,000 lbs	16,400 lbs	18,000 lbs	18,350 lbs	18,350 lbs
Payload	2,590 pounds	2,510 pounds	2,590 pounds	2,590 pounds	2,590 pounds	2,350 pounds	2,350 pounds
Body Styles	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup
Engine	6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter	6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter	6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter	6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter	6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter	6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter	6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter
Curb Weight	7,907 pounds	7,990 pounds	7,907 pounds	7,508 pounds	7,907 pounds	7,970 pounds	7,970 pounds

	Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
	Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Optional	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Engine Start	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Navigation System	Optional	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition System	Optional	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Real-Time Traffic Information	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Touch Screen Monitor	Optional	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Optional	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard

	Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Optional	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
	Satellite Radio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Steering Wheel	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Integrated Garage Door Opener	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Torque

610 @ 3000 RPM

800 @ 3000 RPM

Leather Seats	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Optional	Standard	Optional	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Adjustable Pedals	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alloy Wheels	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Privacy Glass	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alarm System

Optional

Standard

Optional

Standard

Optional

Standard

Drivetrain	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD
Limited Slip Differential	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Recommended Fuel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Stability Control	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Bed Length	6.33 feet	6.33 feet	6.33 feet	6.33 feet	6.33 feet	6.33 feet	6.33 feet
Curb Weight	7907 pounds	7990 pounds	7907 pounds	7508 pounds	7907 pounds	7970 pounds	7970 pounds
Fuel Capacity	34 gallons	34 gallons	34 gallons	34 gallons	34 gallons	34 gallons	34 gallons
Front Head Room	41 inches	41 inches	41 inches	41 inches	41 inches	41 inches	41 inches
Front Leg Room	41 inches	41 inches	41 inches	41 inches	41 inches	41 inches	41 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	7.5 inches	7.5 inches	7.5 inches	7.7 inches	7.5 inches	7.5 inches	7.5 inches
Overall Length	248.4 inches	248.4 inches	248.4 inches	248.4 inches	248.4 inches	248.4 inches	248.4 inches
Payload Capacity	2590 pounds	2510 pounds	2590 pounds	2590 pounds	2590 pounds	2350 pounds	2350 pounds
Front Shoulder Room	66 inches	66 inches	66 inches	66 inches	66 inches	66 inches	66 inches
Truck Bed Volume	58 feet	58 feet	58 feet	58 feet	58 feet	58 feet	58 feet
Turning Diameter	46.9 feet	46.9 feet	46.9 feet	46.9 feet	46.9 feet	46.9 feet	46.9 feet
Wheel Base	160 inches	160 inches	160 inches	160 inches	160 inches	160 inches	160 inches
Width with mirrors	79.1 inches	79.1 inches	79.1 inches	79.1 inches	79.1 inches	79.1 inches	79.1 inches

FAQs

Does the 2012 Ram 3500 Mega Cab have a turbo?

Yes, the following 2012 3500 Mega Cab trims have turbo engines: Big Horn Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft with a 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter, Laramie Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft with a 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2012 3500 Mega Cab specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Ram 3500 Mega Cab specs page.

Is the Ram 3500 Mega Cab underpowered?

It depends on your definition of underpowered. All 2012 3500 Mega Cab trim variations have 350 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 3500 Mega Cab specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Ram 3500 Mega Cab specs page.

How much horsepower does a 2012 3500 Mega Cab have?

All 2012 3500 Mega Cab trim variations have 350 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 3500 Mega Cab specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Ram 3500 Mega Cab specs page.

2012 Ram 3500 Mega Cab Specs, Features & Options

FAQs

Does the 2012 Ram 3500 Mega Cab have a turbo?

Is the Ram 3500 Mega Cab underpowered?

How much horsepower does a 2012 3500 Mega Cab have?

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