Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G500"
By category, the Bombardier Challenger 650, Embraer Legacy 650E, Cessna Citation Sovereign+, and Dassault Falcon 2000S are typically considered large-cabin (or “super-midsize to large”) business jets, while the Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the ultra-long-range, large-cabin class. On range, the Global 5500 and G500 lead, commonly quoted around 5,000–5,500 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop intercontinental missions. The Falcon 2000S and Challenger 650 form a middle tier at roughly 3,200–4,000 nautical miles depending on configuration and conditions. The Sovereign+ is generally shorter-range than those, around the low-to-mid 3,000 nautical mile class. The Legacy 650E is comparable to the Challenger 650 in broad terms, typically around the 3,800–4,000 nautical mile class. For passenger capacity, typical executive layouts are usually about 8–12 for Sovereign+, Challenger 650, Falcon 2000S, and Legacy 650E, while the Global 5500 and G500 commonly seat about 10–16, with higher maximums possible depending on cabin layout.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Legacy 650E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.63 | $ 8.41 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | Sovereign + | 2000S | Legacy 650E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5900 | 3138 | 3540 | 3980 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.70 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | 12790 | 18250 | 22510 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 2,699 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,860 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Elite |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 458 | 490 | 458 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $19,730,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $26,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 9.3 | 9.6 | 8.4 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | 25230 | 25300 | 21650 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | PW306D | PW308C | AE3007A2 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 6000 | 7000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 5907 | 7000 | 9020 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1700 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | 1901 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 96 | 63.5 | 66.4 | 86.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 72.4 | 70.2 | 69.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | 0.7 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.8 | 25.3 | 26.2 | 42.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 20.4 | 23.2 | 22.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | 3.9 | 6.3 | 5.2 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | 17.4 | 17.1 | 30.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | 35 | 134 | 286 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 | — |