Airstream Interstate 19X vs Entegra Coach Launch 19Y
The difference that matters
These are two short Sprinter 2500 vans with identical 9,050 lb GVWRs and 5,000 lb tow ratings, so the choice comes down to drivetrain and power. The Launch 19Y rides an AWD Sprinter and runs a 48V lithium system of 7.9 kWh, charged by a dedicated second alternator. The Interstate 19X carries 10.3 kWh of heated lithium and a 3,000 W inverter, with a 17.2 kWh upgrade offered.
Climate gear differs too. The Launch uses Timberline hydronic heat and an 18,000 BTU Furrion air conditioner; the Interstate uses a Truma Combi furnace and water heater with a 13,500 BTU soft-start A/C. The Launch also has a drop-down overhead bed over its rear lounge.
Tanks lean toward the Launch on fresh water, 34 gal against 20, though its black tank is only 5.5 gal against 9. Solar is 240 W on the Airstream and 200 W on the Entegra.
- Airstream Interstate 19X
- Travelers who stay on pavement and want the largest battery bank and Airstream finish in a short van
- Entegra Coach Launch 19Y
- Snowy passes and dirt roads, for couples who want AWD and alternator charging on the move.
Weights
Weights
2027 maker figures
- GVWR
- 9,050 lb
- Dry weight (UVW)
- 7,595 lb
- Occupant + cargo (OCCC)
- 1,455 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,000 lb
1,455 lb between brochure dry weight and GVWR. Water (8.3 lb a gallon), food, gear, propane and dealer-added options all come out of it.
Weights
2027 maker figures
- GVWR
- 9,050 lb
- Dry weight (UVW)
- not published
- Occupant + cargo (OCCC)
- not published
- Towing capacity
- 5,000 lb
Spec for spec
| Airstream Interstate 19X | Entegra Coach Launch 19Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Dry weight (UVW) | 7,595 lb | — |
| GVWR | 9,050 lb | 9,050 lb |
| Cargo capacity (CCC / OCCC) | 1,455 lb | — |
| GVWR minus dry weight | 1,455 lb | — |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb |
| Exterior length | 20.1 ft | 19.5 ft |
| Exterior height | 9.9 ft | 10.1 ft |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Slide-outs | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh water | 20 gal | 34 gal |
| Gray water | 16 gal | 19 gal |
| Black water | 9 gal | 5.5 gal |
| Factory solar | 240 W | 200 W |
| House battery | 10.3 kWh Deep Cycle Lithium Batteries with Built in Heater | 48V 165Ah smart lithium (7.9 kWh) with dedicated 2nd 48V alternator |
| Chassis | Mercedes-Benz® Sprinter 2500 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 AWD, 144 in. wheelbase |
| Engine | Mercedes-Benz® 2.0 L Turbo Charged 4-Cylinder High Output Diesel | 2.0L I4 twin-turbo diesel, 211 HP / 332 lb-ft |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
Bold is the lighter or larger figure. A dash means the maker does not publish it.
To scale
- Airstream Interstate 19X · 20.1 ft long · 9′11″ tall
- Entegra Coach Launch 19Y · 19.5 ft long · 10′1″ tall
Airstream Interstate 19X
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Entegra Coach Launch 19Y
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