Jayco Granite Ridge 23S vs Winnebago View 24T
2027 Class C comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Both are 25-foot Mercedes diesel Class C motorhomes, but the chassis spec splits them. The Jayco Granite Ridge 23S rides a Mercedes-Benz 3500 AWD chassis with an 11,030 lb GVWR, a 2.0L twin-turbo diesel, and a 53/51/5 gal tank set targeted at adventure travel with a heated rear garage and twin-to-queen bed conversion. The Winnebago View 24T uses the Mercedes-Benz RWD Sprinter with a 12,125 lb GVWR, 9-speed automatic, and a Murphy-bed slide-out layout.
The Granite Ridge 23S has more solar (360W vs 240W), bigger fresh tank (53 vs 35 gal), four-season build, off-road rating, and a 3,000W inverter, listed at $229,118. The View 24T brings the slide-out for daytime living space, a 12 gal LP tank vs 4 gal, a 320Ah lithium bank, and a 3,800W generator on a $245,000 MSRP. Verdict: pick the Jayco Granite Ridge 23S for AWD off-grid adventure; pick the Winnebago View 24T for paved-road touring with more living space and a sleep-four layout.
Side-by-side specs
| Jayco Granite Ridge 23S | Winnebago View 24T | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229,118 | $245,000 |
| Length | 25'2" | 25'8" |
| Dry weight | — | — |
| GVWR | 11,030 lbs | 12,125 lbs |
| Sleeps | 2 | 4 |
| Slides | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 53 gal | 35 gal |
| Grey tank | 51 gal | 46 gal |
| Black tank | 5 gal | 47 gal |
| LP | 4 gal | 12 gal |
| Solar | 360W | 240W |
| Inverter | 3000W | 2000W |
| Generator | 2500W | 3800W |
| Bath | wet | full |
| Bed | twin | murphy |
| 4-season | Yes | No |
| Off-road | Yes | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | Yes | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | Yes | No |
Where Jayco Granite Ridge 23S wins
- AWD chassis vs RWD (better wet-pavement and dirt traction)
- 18 gal more fresh water (53 vs 35)
- 120W more solar (360 vs 240)
- 3,000W inverter vs 2,000W
- Off-road and four-season rated from factory
Where Winnebago View 24T wins
- Sleeps 4 vs 2 (slide-out Murphy bed layout)
- 320Ah lithium battery bank standard
- 3,800W generator vs 2,500W
- 8 gal more LP capacity (12 vs 4)
- 1,095 lb higher GVWR (12,125 vs 11,030)
Pick the Jayco Granite Ridge 23S if…
Pick the Jayco Granite Ridge 23S if you actually leave pavement. The Mercedes-Benz 3500 AWD chassis, off-road rating, four-season build, 360W solar, 53-gal fresh tank, and 3,000W inverter combine into a true off-grid adventure Class C for two. The wet bath and twin-to-queen bed configuration trade entertaining space for boondock autonomy. At $229,118, the Granite Ridge 23S also lands $15,882 below the View 24T. Best fit: a couple chasing backcountry forest-service roads, ski trailheads, or BLM dispersed camping where AWD and tank capacity decide the trip.
Pick the Winnebago View 24T if…
Pick the Winnebago View 24T if you stick to paved roads and want a Mercedes Sprinter Class C that can sleep four with a real slide-out living room. The Murphy bed plus theater seating makes the View 24T more livable when you are inside, the 320Ah lithium bank plus 3,800W generator handles high electrical loads, and the 12 gal LP gives much longer cooking and heating runs than the Granite Ridge's 4 gal. Best fit: traveling couples who occasionally bring two more passengers and prefer state-park and resort camping over dirt-road dispersed sites.
Frequently asked
Which has a slide-out?
The Winnebago View 24T has one slide. The Jayco Granite Ridge 23S has zero slides because it is built for off-road and four-season use.
Is the Granite Ridge 23S really AWD?
Yes. The 2027 Granite Ridge 23S rides on a Mercedes-Benz 3500 AWD chassis. The Winnebago View 24T is RWD only.
How many people can each sleep?
The Granite Ridge 23S sleeps 2 (twin-to-queen conversion). The View 24T sleeps 4 using the Murphy bed plus convertible seating.