2025 GMC Sierra vs 2025 Tesla Cybertruck
The Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 94.3 to 75.3, on performance, fuel & range, safety.
2025 GMC Sierra
The 2025 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 25 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Sierr…
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
The 2025 Tesla Cybertruck is sold in the U.S. as an electric large pickup truck with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Cybertruck Long …
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Clear winThe Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 94.3 to 75.3, on performance, fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 Tesla Cybertruckoverall 94.3 | 2025 GMC Sierraoverall 75.3 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 96.5 | 82 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 89.7 | 82 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 51.7 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 94.3 | 75.3 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · GMC Sierra: base trim Pro 2WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (26 against 136 filed with NHTSA).
- It makes 600 hp against 310.
- It costs $300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($900 against $1,200).
Where the 2025 GMC Sierra answers
- It goes 55 miles further on a charge (390 against 335 miles of EPA range).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 76).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
37 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Tesla Cybertruck | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,700 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 310 hp |
| Torque | — | 430 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 22 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.42 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 7.9 in |
| Overall height | — | 75.7 in |
| Overall length | — | 211 in |
| Overall width | — | 81.1 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 127 in |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 43.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 44.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,500 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,410 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,800 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 2,260 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | — | Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | — | Vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P255/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 28.3 gal |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 66 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
12 features · differences first, then sharedSafety2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control (standard on Pro trim) | — | std |
| Four-wheel disc with electro-hydraulic power assist and ABS | — | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic transmission (3.0L, 5.3L and 6.2L) | — | std |
| 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management – 310 hp / 430 lb.-ft. torque | — | std |
| 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel – 305 hp / 495 lb.-ft. torque | — | opt |
| 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management – 355 hp / 383 lb.-ft. torque | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (2.7L) | — | std |
| Two-speed transfer case or Autotrac automatic transfer case with 4WD (depending on model) | — | opt |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Tesla Cybertruck | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | — | std |
| Independent coil-over-shock front suspension with twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks on AT4; Multimatic DSSV dampers on AT4X; Adaptive Ride Control available on Denali | — | std |
| Solid axle rear suspension with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks on AT4; Multimatic DSSV dampers on AT4X; Adaptive Ride Control available on Denali | — | std |
| Vented front and rear Duralife™ brake rotors (13 x 1.18 in. front / 13.6 x 0.79 in. rear) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPTesla Cybertruck
Top recalls
- critical Wheels 26V255000 · 173 vehicles
- high Structure 25V170000 · 46,096 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 25V699000 · 63,619 vehicles
GMC Sierra
Top recalls
- high Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
- high Seats 25V015000 · 5 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Tesla Cybertruck | GMC SierraPro 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Cybertruck Long Range | Sierra EV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 82 | 64 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $900 | $1,200 |
| EV range | 335 mi | 390 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2025 GMC Sierra?
The Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 94.3 to 75.3, on performance, fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck scores 94.3 and the 2025 GMC Sierra 75.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2025 GMC Sierra?
2025 Tesla Cybertruck: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. 2025 GMC Sierra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck and the 2025 GMC Sierra?
Where the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (26 against 136 filed with NHTSA), makes 600 hp against 310, and costs $300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($900 against $1,200). Where the 2025 GMC Sierra answers: it goes 55 miles further on a charge (390 against 335 miles of EPA range) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 76). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.