Frank Markus, technical director for Motor Trend and Truck Trend, collected performance data on the gas-powered versions of the trucks in the heavy-duty segment. In this case, it was the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab LT 4x4, 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab XLT 4x4, and 2010 Ram 2500 HD TRX4 Off-Road Crew Cab 4x4. The Ram is fastest to 60 mph; ties with the Silverado HD for fastest in the quarter mile; and took the least distance to stop from 60 mph. The test information is included here.
| | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty | 2010 Ram 2500 HD |
| Engine | 6.0L/360-hp/380-lb-ft OHV16-valve V-8 | 6.2L/385-hp/405-lb-ft SOHC 16-valve V-8 | 5.7L/383-hp/400-lb-ft OHV 16-valve V-8 |
| Transmission | Hydra-Matic 6L90 6-speed automatic | TorqShift 6-speed automatic | 545RFE 5-speed automatic |
| Acceleration to mph |
| 0-30 | 2.9 sec | 3.1 sec | 2.9 sec |
| 0-40 | 4 | 4.8 | 4 |
| 0-50 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| 0-60 | 7.9 | 9.2 | 7.8 |
| 0-70 | 10.1 | 11.8 | 10.1 |
| 0-80 | 14.3 | 15 | 14.3 |
| 0-90 | 19.7 | 19 | 20.9 |
| Passing, 45-65 mph | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Quarter mile | 16.2 sec @ 84.1 mph | 16.8 sec @ 84.2 mph | 16.2 sec @ 84.1 mph |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 139 ft | 140 ft | 136 ft |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.72 g (avg) | 0.69 g (avg) | 0.75 g (avg) |