Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx
By category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and ACJ320neo and the Boeing BBJ 737 MAX are “bizliners” derived from airliners, optimized for spacious cabins and typically higher passenger counts, while the Dassault Falcon 7X and Falcon 900LX are purpose-built long-range business jets emphasizing efficiency, runway performance, and flexible mission profiles. On range, the ACJ320neo and BBJ 737 MAX are generally at the top of this group, typically around the 6,000+ nautical mile class depending on variant and configuration, enabling many intercontinental city pairs. The ACJ TwoTwenty is also long-range but usually a step below those two, roughly in the 5,000–5,600 nautical mile class. The Falcon 7X is a true intercontinental business jet, commonly quoted around 5,950 nautical miles, while the Falcon 900LX is slightly shorter, about 4,750 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the bizliners lead: ACJ TwoTwenty is often configured around 18–40+, ACJ320neo and BBJ 737 MAX frequently around 19–50+ in high-density layouts (with far fewer in ultra-luxury). The Falcon 7X and 900LX typically seat about 12–16, with maximum layouts reaching the high teens.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 900LX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | — | $ 15.74 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.57 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Boeing | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | ACJ TwoTwenty | BBJ MAX 8 | 7X | 900LX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 5650 | 6555 | 5950 | 4750 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | — | $ 1.97 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.63 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 18 | 35 | 16 | 14 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | 71700 | 33600 | 22450 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 8 | 14 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | — | $ 7,396 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,588 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Thales | Honeywell | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 470 | 516 | 498 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $80,000,000 | $99,000,000 | $53,800,000 | $44,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | — | 10 | 17 | 16 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 35 | 16 | 14 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 8 | 14 | 14 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9 | 10.2 | 9.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 24000 | 29200 | 25300 |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | Galley | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | — | LEAP-1B | PW307A | TFE731-60 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | On-Condition | 7200 | 5000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | — | 28000 | 6402 | 5000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | — | 129.7 | 76.7 | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | — | 117.9 | 86 | 70.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | — | 11.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | — | 7.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | — | 98.4 | 39.1 | 33.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | — | 40.3 | 25.7 | 24.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | — | 1552 | 1264 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | — | 1200 | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 10.7 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 91.9 | 26.2 | 23.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 140 | 127 |