What is the fuel economy of the RAM 2500 in Australia?
There are no official RAM 2500 fuel-economy figures for Australia because the model is not sold here through the local distributor. Any numbers you see are typically derived from US EPA ratings or from grey imports and may require conversion to local units.
In this article, we explain the current market position, how US EPA numbers translate for Australian buyers, and what to expect if you consider importing a RAM 2500.
Official Australian availability and what that means for fuel economy data
The RAM lineup officially offered in Australia does not include the RAM 2500. The local market has generally focused on the RAM 1500, with the 2500/3500 not listed as official, compliant models. As a result, there are no official Australian fuel-economy statistics published for the RAM 2500. Some buyers turn to grey-market imports or US-spec data, but these come with caveats about warranty, servicing, and compliance.
- Official availability: RAM 2500 is not listed in the Australian lineup; RAM’s current local offerings are centered on the RAM 1500.
- Import status: Some independent dealers offer grey imports of RAM 2500, but they are not part of the official Australian program and may not carry formal Australian fuel-economy data.
- Australian ratings: No official Australian fuel-economy figures exist for the RAM 2500.
In short, if you want a RAM 2500 in Australia today, you would be relying on non-official data and conversions rather than an official Australian figure.
US EPA figures and what they imply for Australian use
Because there is no official Australian data channel for the RAM 2500, the most commonly cited benchmarks come from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The RAM 2500 is offered with multiple engines; the two primary options are diesel and gasoline. Here are representative combined fuel-economy figures from the US EPA for typical four-wheel-drive configurations:
- 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 (4x4): about 17 mpg combined (roughly 13.8 L/100 km).
- 5.7L Hemi V8 gasoline (4x4): about 15 mpg combined (roughly 15.7 L/100 km).
Note that these figures vary with drivetrain (2WD vs. 4x4), payload, towing, and driving conditions. Diesel versions generally offer better highway efficiency, while payload and towing requirements can significantly affect real-world consumption in both engine choices.
Converting and comparing to Australian usage
To compare with Australian fuel-economy formats, you can convert miles-per-gallon (mpg) to litres-per-100 kilometres (L/100 km) using the rough conversion: L/100 km = 235.214 / mpg. For example, 17 mpg ≈ 13.8 L/100 km (diesel) and 15 mpg ≈ 15.7 L/100 km (gasoline). Real-world results depend on factors such as payload, towing, terrain, aerodynamics, and driving style. When evaluating a RAM 2500 in Australia, remember that official Australian data does not exist for this model — you would be looking at US ratings and local import considerations rather than a locally published figure.
Summary
Official Australian fuel-economy data for the RAM 2500 does not exist because the model is not part of the locally sold lineup. If you consider importing one, you’ll typically reference US EPA ratings, which place the combined economy of the diesel 6.7L variant around 17 mpg (about 13.8 L/100 km) and the gasoline 5.7L variant around 15 mpg (about 15.7 L/100 km). Real-world numbers vary with payload, towing, and driving conditions, and you should weigh warranty, servicing, and compliance implications when pursuing a grey import. For a locally supported option, explore RAM 1500 variants currently available in Australia and compare real-world figures against similar heavy-duty pickups sold in the market.
