Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP vs Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B
2027 Class C comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
The 2027 Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP and 2026 Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B are both Class C floorplans, but they target different missions. At 25.2 ft, the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP runs 0.7 ft longer than the 24.5-ft Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B.
Freshwater capacity gives the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B a 7-gal lead (50 vs 43 gal). Grey-tank holding favors the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B by 20 gal. Equipment-wise, Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP adds theater seating; Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP adds a residential fridge.
Pricing: $238,800 for the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP versus $250,014 for the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B, putting the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP $11,214 lower. The pick comes down to layout priority rather than overall spec advantage. Both rigs share a 11,030 lb GVWR, leaving 204 lb cargo on the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP and unlisted on the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B. Propane: 56 gal on the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP vs 9.5 gal on the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B.
Side-by-side specs
| Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP | Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $238,800 | $250,014 |
| Length | 25'2" | 24'6" |
| Dry weight | — | — |
| GVWR | 11,030 lbs | 11,030 lbs |
| Sleeps | 5 | 5 |
| Slides | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 43 gal | 50 gal |
| Grey tank | 31 gal | 51 gal |
| Black tank | 31 gal | 5 gal |
| LP | 56 gal | 9.5 gal |
| Solar | 200W | 220W |
| Inverter | 2000W | 2000W |
| Generator | 4000W | 2500W |
| Bath | full | wet |
| Bed | king | queen |
| 4-season | Yes | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | Yes | No |
Where Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP wins
- Lower MSRP at $238,800 vs $250,014 ($11,214 less)
- Larger black tank (31 gal vs 5 gal)
- More propane capacity (56 gal vs 9.5 gal)
- Theater seating standard
- 12V residential fridge
Where Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B wins
- Shorter at 24.5 ft vs 25.2 ft (0.7 ft easier to park)
- Bigger freshwater tank (50 gal vs 43 gal)
- Larger grey tank (51 gal vs 31 gal) for longer off-grid stays
Pick the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP if…
Movie-night campers appreciate the theater seating standard on the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP. Cold-storage volume favors the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP, which fits a residential 12V fridge instead of a smaller absorption unit. Open-floorplan fans benefit from 1 slide-out on the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP versus 0 on the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B. Couples wanting a king-bed master find it on the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP. Budget-sensitive buyers also save $11,214 versus the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B at MSRP. Day-to-day livability on the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP comes down to whether its 25.2' footprint and 5-sleeper plan fits your group size.
Pick the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B if…
Off-grid days are easier with the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B's 220W of factory solar. Boondockers will use the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B's 50-gal fresh tank during stays away from hookups, more headroom than the 43-gal tank on the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP. The $250,014 MSRP runs above the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP's $238,800, so the spec advantages above need to justify the $11,214 step-up for you. Day-to-day livability on the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B comes down to whether its 24.5' footprint and 5-sleeper plan fits your group size.
Frequently asked
Do the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP and Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B share the same GVWR?
Yes - both list a 11,030 lb GVWR. Chassis is Mercedes-Benz 4500 on the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP and Mercedes-Benz AWD Sprinter on the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B, so the tow rig sizing matches.
Which holds more fresh water for boondocking?
Fresh tank is 43 gal on the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP and 50 gal on the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B. The Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B carries 7 more gal of fresh, plus 31/51 gal grey and 31/5 gal black between them.
What's the price difference between the 2027 Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP and Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B?
The Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP lists $11,214 less at MSRP ($238,800 for the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 25LP vs $250,014 for the Winnebago EKKO Sprinter 23B). Dealer discounts typically narrow that gap further.