Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 10x vs Gulfstream G700
The Airbus ACJ320neo is best viewed as a VIP airliner rather than a traditional business jet: it typically offers the largest cabin volume and the greatest flexibility for high-density or highly customized layouts, carrying the most passengers, but its range depends heavily on configuration and is generally in the long-range class rather than the very-longest nonstop missions. Bombardier’s Global 8000 and Dassault’s Falcon 10X sit at the top end of purpose-built ultra-long-range business jets, designed for intercontinental nonstop flying with premium cabin comfort; both are aimed at carrying a relatively large executive group in the mid-to-high teens, with the Global 8000 commonly cited among the longest-range options. The Gulfstream G700 is a flagship large-cabin jet focused on very long range and high-speed transoceanic missions, typically carrying a similar mid-to-high-teen passenger load in luxurious multi-zone layouts. Cessna’s Citation Longitude is a super-midsize jet, optimized for lower acquisition and operating costs, shorter-to-mid intercontinental range, and a smaller typical passenger count, often around 8–12.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Bombardier Global 8000 | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 10X | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | $ 9.50 | $ 5.23 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | Global 8000 | Longitude | 10X | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 8000 | 3500 | 7505 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.65 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 10 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | — | 36900 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | $ 4,900 | $ 2,500 | $2,770 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Garmin G5000 | Digital Flight Control System | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 626.7 | 481 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $29,965,000 | $ 75,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | Business Jet | — |
| Max Passengers | — | 19 | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 19 | 10 | — | 16 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 12 | — | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 8 | — | 12 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No | — | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | AFT | — | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 2,900 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.7 | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 25400 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | Passport | HTF7700L | — | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | On Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | 18920 | 7665 | — | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1478 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 111 | 73.2 | — | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 104 | 68.9 | — | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 8 | 6.4 | — | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | 6.2 | 6 | — | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | 54.5 | 25.2 | — | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 27 | 19.4 | — | 25.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | — | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 16.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 112 | — | 195 |