Holiday Rambler Element 25M vs Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B
2026 Class C comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These two 2026 Class C motorhomes both use the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platform but make very different tradeoffs. The Holiday Rambler Element 25M is 25.5 ft, RWD Sprinter 3500, with the Cummins/Mercedes 2.0L turbo diesel (211 HP/332 lb-ft), 9-speed automatic, single slide, full bath, king bed, 34-gal fresh, 200W solar, 50-amp service, and an 11,030 lb GVWR. Sleeps 4. MSRP $236,724.
The Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B is 1 ft shorter at 24.5 ft, AWD Sprinter, same 11,030 lb GVWR, no slide, wet bath, queen bed, 50-gal fresh, 320Ah lithium battery, 220W solar, 2,000W inverter, 2,500W generator with prep, four-season construction. Sleeps 5. MSRP $250,014, a $13,290 premium.
For buyers wanting the slide, full bath, king bed, and 50-amp service in a Sprinter Class C, the Element 25M wins. For off-grid travelers wanting AWD, 320Ah of lithium, four-season construction, the bigger fresh tank, and the generator prep, the EKKO Sprinter 23B is the more capable boondock platform.
Side-by-side specs
| Holiday Rambler Element 25M | Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $236,724 | $250,014 |
| Length | 25'6" | 24'6" |
| Dry weight | — | — |
| GVWR | 11,030 lbs | 11,030 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 5 |
| Slides | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 34 gal | 50 gal |
| Grey tank | 29 gal | 51 gal |
| Black tank | 29 gal | 5 gal |
| LP | 13 gal | 9.5 gal |
| Solar | 200W | 220W |
| Inverter | — | 2000W |
| Generator | — | 2500W |
| Bath | full | wet |
| Bed | king | queen |
| 4-season | No | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Holiday Rambler Element 25M wins
- Single slide expands main lounge
- Full bath with king bed
- 50-amp shore service
- 25.5 ft length gives slightly more interior
- $13,290 cheaper at $236,724 MSRP
Where Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B wins
- AWD Sprinter for dirt-road and snow access
- 320Ah lithium battery (Element has none specified)
- 2,000W inverter standard (Element none listed)
- Four-season composite construction
- 50 gal fresh tank exceeds Element's 34 gal
Pick the Holiday Rambler Element 25M if…
Pick the Holiday Rambler Element 25M if you want a Sprinter Class C with slide, full bath, king bed, and 50-amp shore service for the lower price. The RWD chassis is sufficient for paved-road campgrounds, the slide expands the main living area, and the king bed is a real luxury at this footprint. Best fit: a couple who travels primarily on paved roads and full-hookup campgrounds, values the slide and king bed, doesn't need AWD or four-season construction, and prefers to save $13,290 versus the AWD EKKO.
Pick the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B if…
Pick the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B if you want the AWD Sprinter for dirt-road and snow access, with serious off-grid electrical (320Ah lithium, 2,000W inverter, 220W solar, 2,500W generator prep) and four-season construction. The 50-gal fresh tank, lithium house bank, and inverter setup are built for multi-day boondocking. Best fit: a couple or solo adventurer who chases backcountry trailheads, ski areas, or remote desert sites, values the AWD plus four-season build, and is comfortable paying $13K more for the off-grid capability.
Frequently asked
Which has AWD?
Only the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B has the AWD Sprinter chassis. The Element 25M is the RWD Sprinter 3500 chassis.
Which has more solar and lithium?
The EKKO Sprinter 23B has 320Ah of lithium and 220W solar with 2,000W inverter. The Element 25M has 200W solar with no specified house bank capacity or inverter.
Same Mercedes Sprinter chassis?
Both ride the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platform with the 2.0L turbo diesel. The Element is RWD Sprinter 3500; the EKKO is the AWD Sprinter.