Holiday Rambler Element 25M vs Winnebago Navion 24R
2026 Class C comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two 2026 Mercedes Sprinter Class C diesels, same 11,030 lb GVWR, same 2.0L turbo-diesel, same 80 in interior height, opposite philosophies on layout and electrical. The Holiday Rambler Element 25M is 25.5 ft, 92 in wide, 1 slide, king bed, 34/29/29 gal tanks, 13 gal LP, 200 W solar, 50A shore power, $236,724. The Winnebago Navion 24R is 25.67 ft, 90.25 in wide, 0 slides, twin beds, 30/46/47 gal tanks, 12 gal LP, 320 Ah lithium, 240 W solar, 2,000 W inverter, 3,800 W generator, 30A shore power, $258,922, with a full-width gear garage at the rear.
The Winnebago Navion 24R takes the electrical stack (320 Ah lithium, 2,000 W inverter, 3,800 W genset), bigger black tank (47 vs 29 gal), and the gear garage. The Holiday Rambler Element 25M brings the slide, king bed, 50A service, 4 gal more fresh water, and a $22,198 lower sticker.
Directional verdict: choose the Element 25M for king bed and 50A campground use; choose the Navion 24R for off-grid duration and gear hauling.
Side-by-side specs
| Holiday Rambler Element 25M | Winnebago Navion 24R | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $236,724 | $258,922 |
| Length | 25'6" | 25'8" |
| Dry weight | — | — |
| GVWR | 11,030 lbs | 11,030 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 34 gal | 30 gal |
| Grey tank | 29 gal | 46 gal |
| Black tank | 29 gal | 47 gal |
| LP | 13 gal | 12 gal |
| Solar | 200W | 240W |
| Inverter | — | 2000W |
| Generator | — | 3800W |
| Bath | full | full |
| Bed | king | twin |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Holiday Rambler Element 25M wins
- Slide-out expands the living room
- King bed standard
- 50A vs 30A shore service
- 34 gal fresh vs 30 gal
- $236,724 MSRP saves $22,198 over the Navion
Where Winnebago Navion 24R wins
- 320 Ah lithium battery bank
- 240 W solar vs 200 W
- 2,000 W inverter standard
- 3,800 W onboard generator
- Full-width rear gear garage
Pick the Holiday Rambler Element 25M if…
Pick the Holiday Rambler Element 25M if you want a Sprinter Class C with a true king bed, a slide-out for daytime living-room width, and 50A shore service. The Cummins/Mercedes 2.0L turbo at 211 HP / 332 lb-ft pulls confidently, the 34 gal fresh tank stretches between fills, and the 92 in width gives slightly more interior shoulder room. At $236,724 MSRP the savings vs the Navion fund years of fuel for campground-based travelers who don't need lithium and a gear garage.
Pick the Winnebago Navion 24R if…
Pick the Winnebago Navion 24R if you boondock or need to carry bikes, kayaks, or motorcycles in the full-width rear gear garage. The 320 Ah lithium bank, 240 W of solar, 2,000 W inverter, and 3,800 W onboard genset are a working off-grid kit. The twin-bed-to-king-via-insert layout suits solo or two-person flexible sleeping. At $258,922 MSRP the $22,198 premium over the Element buys the electrical and storage capability that defines the modern Sprinter platform.
Frequently asked
Are these the same chassis?
Both ride the Mercedes-Benz RWD Sprinter 3500 with the 2.0L high-output turbo-diesel I4 and a 9-speed automatic. The Element 25M is built by Holiday Rambler, the Navion 24R by Winnebago.
Which has a slide?
Only the Element 25M has a slide. The Navion 24R is no-slide.
How does the black tank compare?
The Navion 24R carries 47 gal of black vs 29 gal on the Element 25M, an 18 gal advantage that matters for extended off-grid stays.