Airbus Acj320 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500
The Airbus ACJ330neo sits in the VIP widebody airliner category, offering by far the greatest intercontinental range and the highest passenger capacity; it is typically configured for a few dozen to well over 100 passengers depending on layout, and can connect major city pairs nonstop with substantial cabin volume for bedrooms, offices, and lounges. The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX is a VIP narrowbody airliner: it carries fewer passengers than the ACJ330neo but more than most business jets, often around 25–50 in executive layouts, and provides long-range transcontinental to near-intercontinental capability. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet with the shortest range in this set, generally suited to transcontinental missions, and typically seats about 8–12 in corporate service (higher in dense seating). The Bombardier Global 6500 and Global 7500 are ultra-long-range business jets; both carry similar executive passenger loads (often 10–19), but the Global 7500 is the flagship with the longer range and larger cabin, while the Global 6500 is slightly smaller with somewhat less range yet still true intercontinental performance.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ330 Neo | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 16.95 | $ 15.74 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Boeing | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ330 Neo | BBJ MAX 8 | Challenger 650 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6000 | 6555 | 4085 | 6600 | 7700 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 2.12 | $ 1.97 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 35 | 12 | 17 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 28800 | 71700 | 21050 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,965 | $ 7,396 | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Honeywell | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 470 | 504 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $101,500,000 | $99,000,000 | $32,400,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | Business Jet |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 35 | 12 | 17 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 8.8 | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 23000 | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 4500 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | LEAP-1B | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 29000 | 28000 | 9220 | 15125 | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 123.3 | 129.7 | 68.4 | 99.5 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 117.9 | 64.4 | 94 | 104 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 11.6 | 7.9 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | 7.1 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 91 | 98.4 | 25.6 | 43.3 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 40.3 | 20.7 | 25.5 | 27 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 7700 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1324 | 1200 | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 10.7 | 6.9 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 91.9 | 15.4 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 112 | — | — |