Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj319 vs Boeing Bbj Max 7 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Gulfstream G700
In category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty, Airbus ACJ320, Boeing BBJ MAX 7, and Boeing BBJ MAX 8 are VIP airliners based on single‑aisle commercial jets, typically offering more cabin volume and luggage capacity than purpose‑built business jets. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is also an airliner-derived VIP aircraft, generally positioned below the narrowbody Airbus/Boeing options in size. The Gulfstream G700 is a purpose-built large-cabin business jet, optimized for private-jet airports and very long-range missions. On range, the G700 and ACJ TwoTwenty sit at the top tier for long-haul private travel, with the narrowbody ACJ320 and BBJ MAX family generally providing similarly intercontinental capability depending on fit and tanks, and the Lineage 1000E typically offering somewhat shorter but still long-range missions. On passenger capacity, the airliner-based aircraft can carry the most people in VIP layouts, often accommodating large delegations, while the G700 generally carries fewer passengers but emphasizes comfort, speed, and ultra-long-range performance for smaller groups.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Boeing BBJ MAX 7 | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Embraer Lineage 1000E | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Boeing | Boeing | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | BBJ MAX 7 | BBJ MAX 8 | Lineage 1000E | G700 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 7000 | 6555 | 4640 | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | — | 35 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | — | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | — | Honeywell | Honeywell Primus Epic | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 470 | 470 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $91,000,000 | $99,000,000 | $51,250,000 | $78,000,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | — | $ 15.74 | $ 11.68 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | — | $ 1.97 | $ 0.97 | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 71700 | 50043 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | — | 8 | 16 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | — | $ 7,396 | $ 5,827 | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Total Seats | — | — | 10 | 14 | 16 |
| Configuration | — | — | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 35 | 19 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9 | 8.8 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | — | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 24000 | 23190 | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | Galley | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | — | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | — | — | LEAP-1B | CF34-10 E7-B | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | — | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 28000 | 18500 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 4184 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | — | — | 129.7 | 119 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | 117.9 | 94.2 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 11.6 | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 7.1 | 6.6 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 98.4 | 76.6 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | — | 40.3 | 34.7 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 10.7 | 8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 91.9 | 67.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 1200 | 120 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 323 | 195 |