Enough Horsepower?

I have a 2015 Winnebago View and I tow a Subaru Cross Trek with it and I have plenty of power. I have had 5 MHs in the past and I like this one the best. Runs great and handles great. So far I haven't needed to go to MB for anything. Now watch I just jinxed myself.

We are taking off the day after Labor Day for a short jaunt. Then in the first part of October we are leaving for the PNW, if they get the fires up there under control. Then around the Olympic Peninsula and then down 101 and head south.

We also want to trace as much route 66 as we can coming back home.

Power wise either will do the job just fine unless towing. If you plan on towing than maybe consider a V10.

In that size coach, the driving dynamics might be a more important consideration than just power. I wouldn't put too much thought into fuel cost either.... In an RV is likely a wash, or possibly a little higher with the diesel but either way a very small percent of your total ownership costs either way.

I went with Ford on 24' mainly due to reliability, maintenance costs long term, and of course the coach itself (built locally with good reputation).

But if you're choosing between the two chassis on Winnebago, I'd suggest you drive them both-on curving roads-at speeds up to 60 or 65 MPH. I'd pay at least as much attention to the handling as I would the acceleration.

Over the entire fleets I think the Ford would generally be easier/cheaper to keep going with less head scratching maintenance glitches. I think the MB would handle better and use less fuel. Each individual sample could deviate from the typical.

No brainer...Ford. More hp, more reliable, and lot more resources for repair. Try getting your MB repaired when nearest dealer is who knows where. Less gas milage, maybe, but offset by less at purchase and less at maintaince.
Grumpy

I have the MB 3.0l V6 diesel in an Itasca Navion and it performs at least as well as my former rig, an F250 with the 7.5l V8 and a Lance camper. At higher elevations it does better than the Ford did as it doesn't lose as much power due to the turbocharger. Gets 15 mpg instead of 9 mpg too - and on (for now) cheaper fuel.

I have a MB diesel with less hp than that and I pass MH in arizona going up hills, and get 20 mpg , drive both and you,ll see that V 6 has plenty of power,

Get the Ford V8