Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 10x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700
Category-wise, the Airbus ACJ320neo is a VIP airliner (converted narrowbody) built for spaciousness and high passenger counts rather than “business jet” runway flexibility. The Bombardier Global 6500 and 7500, Dassault Falcon 8X and 10X, and Gulfstream G650ER and G700 are purpose-built long-range or ultra-long-range business jets emphasizing nonstop range, higher cruise efficiency, and access to more airports. On range, the ACJ320neo is long-range for an airliner-based VIP platform (roughly 6,000 nm class with typical VIP fit), but the leaders are the ultra-long-range jets: Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 around the 7,500 nm class, Falcon 10X around 7,500 nm, and G650ER around 7,500 nm. The Falcon 8X sits slightly below that (about 6,400–6,500 nm), while the Global 6500 is typically around the 6,600 nm class. On passenger capacity, the ACJ320neo can accommodate far more people (often a few dozen in VIP configurations, and much more at high density). The large-cabin jets typically seat about 12–19 in standard layouts, with maximum configurations generally in the mid-to-high teens depending on cabin plan.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 10X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | — | $ 7.66 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | 10X | 8X | G650ER | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 6600 | 7700 | 7505 | 6450 | 7500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.64 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | — | 36900 | 36900 | 49500 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $2,770 | $ 3,805 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Digital Flight Control System | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $ 75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 14 | — | 17 | 14 | 16 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 17 | 19 | — | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 | — | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Yes | — | No | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | — | 10.2 | 10.7 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 29200 | 31900 | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | Pearl | Passport | — | PW307D | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | 15125 | 18920 | — | 6722 | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 99.5 | 111 | — | 80.2 | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 94 | 104 | — | 86.3 | 99.6 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 8 | 8 | — | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | 6.2 | 6.2 | — | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | 43.3 | 54.5 | — | 42.7 | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 25.5 | 27 | — | 26.1 | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | — | — | 1695 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | — | 6.3 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | — | 29.2 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 140 | 235 | 195 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |