Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G800 1
The Airbus ACJ320neo is best viewed as a VIP airliner rather than a traditional business jet: it sits in a large-cabin/VVIP category, typically offering the highest passenger capacity of this group and strong long-range capability, though exact range depends heavily on cabin configuration and auxiliary tanks. The Bombardier Global 6500 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet, optimized for intercontinental missions with a comparatively high but still “business jet” passenger count. The Cessna Citation Longitude is a super-midsize jet: it generally carries fewer passengers and has notably shorter range than the others here, but it targets efficient U.S./regional transcontinental flying. The Gulfstream G600 is a large-cabin, long-range jet with higher speed and range than the Longitude and competitive capacity for corporate missions. The Gulfstream G800 is the top-end ultra-long-range offering in this set, delivering the longest range overall with large-cabin comfort and a typical passenger capacity similar to other big Gulfstreams, but below an ACJ320neo-style cabin.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Bombardier Global 6500 | Cessna Citation Longitude | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | $ 9.49 | $ 5.23 | $ 9.28 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | Global 6500 | Longitude | G600 | G800 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 6600 | 3500 | 6500 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.93 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 17 | 10 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | — | 40560 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 8 | 10 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | $ 4,895 | $ 2,500 | $ 4,789 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G5000 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 481 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $29,965,000 | $58,500,000 | 71500000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 10 | 12 | — |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 17 | 12 | 19 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 8 | 10 | — |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.7 | 10.7 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 25400 | 31900 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | Pearl | HTF7700L | PW815GA | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 10000 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | 15125 | 7665 | 15680 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1478 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 99.5 | 73.2 | 96.1 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 94 | 68.9 | 94.1 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 8 | 6.4 | 7.6 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | 43.3 | 25.2 | 45.2 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 25.5 | 19.4 | 25.3 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | — | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.1 | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 16.5 | 30.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 112 | 230 | — |