Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Embraer Lineage 1000e
The Airbus ACJ320neo is a VIP airliner derived from the A320neo family, positioned in the large-cabin, long-range “bizliner” category. It typically offers the greatest interior volume and the highest passenger potential of the three, commonly configured for roughly 15–30+ passengers depending on layout, and it delivers intercontinental capability with advertised range on the order of about 6,000 nautical miles. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize business jet optimized for efficient point-to-point missions. It carries fewer people than the two airliner-derived options, usually around 8–10 passengers in a premium configuration (up to the mid-teens depending on seating), and provides transcontinental range of roughly 3,400 nautical miles. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is a VIP version of the E190 airliner, fitting the large-cabin “bizliner” segment. It generally seats more than the Challenger 3500, often around 13–19 passengers in executive layouts, with range typically around 4,600 nautical miles, bridging the gap between the Challenger’s range and the ACJ320neo’s longer legs while offering a very spacious cabin.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Embraer Lineage 1000E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | $ 6.71 | $ 11.68 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | Challenger 3500 | Lineage 1000E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 3400 | 4640 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.97 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | 15950 | 50043 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | $ 3,152 | $ 5,827 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus Epic |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 533 | 470 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $26,950,000 | $51,250,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 14 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23338 | 23190 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | HTF73500 | CF34-10 E7-B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | 7323 | 18500 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 4184 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 68.7 | 119 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 69 | 94.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 7.2 | 8.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | 6 | 6.6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | 25.2 | 76.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 20 | 34.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | — | 120 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 5.1 | 8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 16.6 | 67.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 106 | 323 |