Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G500
The Airbus ACJ320neo sits in the VIP airliner category, offering intercontinental range (roughly 6,000+ nm depending on configuration) and by far the largest cabin; it can be arranged for a few dozen VIP travelers and, in high‑density layouts, many more, making it ideal when space and onboard “real estate” matter most. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet with transcontinental-to-near-intercontinental range (about 4,000 nm) and typically carries 8–12 passengers in executive comfort, trading ultimate range and cabin volume for lower operating complexity versus ultra-longs. The Bombardier Global 5500 is an ultra-long-range jet (around 5,900 nm) generally set up for 10–16 passengers, combining long legs with a taller, more segmented cabin than the Challenger. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a new-generation large/ultra-long-range jet (about 5,500+ nm) for roughly 10–16 passengers, emphasizing a wide, comfortable cabin and strong runway performance. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is a long-range large-cabin tri-jet (about 4,700–4,800 nm) typically for 8–14 passengers. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin long-range jet (about 5,200–5,300 nm) usually configured for 10–15 passengers.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.57 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | 6X | 900LX | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 4085 | 5900 | 5500 | 4750 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | 21050 | — | — | 22450 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,588 | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 504 | 516 | 498 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $44,000,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 8.8 | — | 10.2 | 9.6 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23000 | — | 29200 | 25300 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | PW812D | TFE731-60 | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 5000 | 10000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | 9220 | 15125 | 14000 | 5000 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 68.4 | 96 | 84.3 | 66.4 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 64.4 | 94 | 85.1 | 70.2 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 7.9 | 8 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | 25.6 | 40.8 | 40.4 | 33.2 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 20.7 | 25.5 | 24.5 | 24.8 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | — | 1843 | 1264 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.9 | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 15.4 | — | 27.5 | 23.5 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 112 | — | 140 | 127 | 230 |