Airstream Interstate 19GT vs Winnebago Revel 44E
2026 Class B comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Both Class B Mercedes Sprinter camper vans share a 2.0L turbo-diesel I4 and identical 9,050 lb GVWR but go after very different van-life buyers. The Airstream Interstate 19GT is rear-wheel-drive on a Sprinter 2500 chassis, leans into 240W of factory solar with a 3,000W inverter and 10.3 kWh lithium house bank, and runs an 18-gallon fresh tank. The 19GT is the road-trip and touring spec.
The Winnebago Revel 44E is the Mercedes AWD version with 35 gallons of fresh water (nearly double the Airstream Interstate 19GT), 21 gallons of grey and a power-lift bed over a real gear garage. Winnebago does not publish solar or inverter watts on the 44E spec sheet, but it does flag the rig as off-road capable, which the Airstream is not. Both vans are 2 sleepers in the 19-19.5 ft Class B segment.
Pricing: the Revel 44E sits at $261,808 MSRP versus the Airstream Interstate 19GT at $249,900, an $11,908 premium to add AWD and the off-grid water capacity. Pavement and four-season pull-throughs favor the Airstream; dirt roads and longer dry-camp stints favor the Revel.
Side-by-side specs
| Airstream Interstate 19GT | Winnebago Revel 44E | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249,900 | $261,808 |
| Length | 19'5" | 19'7" |
| Dry weight | 7,827 lbs | — |
| GVWR | 9,050 lbs | 9,050 lbs |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Slides | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 18 gal | 35 gal |
| Grey tank | 16 gal | 21 gal |
| Black tank | 9 gal | — |
| LP | — | — |
| Solar | 240W | — |
| Inverter | 3000W | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | wet | wet |
| Bed | queen | queen |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | Yes |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | Yes | No |
Where Airstream Interstate 19GT wins
- $11,908 cheaper at $249,900 MSRP
- 240W factory solar plus 3,000W inverter spec'd
- Largest-in-class rear bed for two sleepers
- Residential 12V fridge included
- Documented 7,827 lb dry weight for payload math
Where Winnebago Revel 44E wins
- AWD Sprinter chassis vs RWD 2500
- 35-gallon fresh tank (nearly 2x the 19GT's 18)
- Power-lift bed over real gear garage
- Off-road capable per spec sheet
- Lithium house bank as standard
Pick the Airstream Interstate 19GT if…
Pick the Airstream Interstate 19GT if your trips lean on paved highways, organized campgrounds and shore power within reach every few days. The 240W of factory solar, 3,000W inverter, residential refrigerator and 10.3 kWh lithium bank handle hotel loads quietly, and the $249,900 MSRP saves nearly $12K versus the AWD Revel. Couples chasing national parks, wineries and historic-route loops in the Airstream Class B touring style will get more value from the RWD Sprinter's pavement manners.
Pick the Winnebago Revel 44E if…
The Winnebago Revel 44E is the right buy when forest-service roads, ski-area lots and dispersed BLM camping are normal. AWD Sprinter traction, the 35-gallon fresh tank and the gear garage with power-lift bed combine for week-long dry-camping with bikes, splitboards or paddleboards aboard. The $261,808 sticker is reasonable for the only AWD diesel Class B from a major builder; if you ride or ski more than you tour, the Revel earns its premium over the Airstream Interstate 19GT.
Frequently asked
Is the Revel 44E AWD?
Yes, the Revel 44E is built on the Mercedes AWD Sprinter chassis. The Airstream Interstate 19GT is rear-wheel-drive on the Sprinter 2500.
Which has more fresh water?
The Revel 44E carries 35 gallons of fresh; the Interstate 19GT carries 18, so the Revel holds 17 more gallons.
What is the price difference?
The Revel 44E lists at $261,808 versus the Interstate 19GT at $249,900, an $11,908 difference.