Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G500
By category, the Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Legacy 650E are typically classed as large-cabin business jets, the Dassault Falcon 2000S and Gulfstream G500 as super‑midsize/large‑cabin crossover types, and the Bombardier Global 5500 as an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin jet. In range, the Global 5500 leads decisively at roughly 5,900 nautical miles, aimed at true intercontinental missions. Next is the Gulfstream G500 at about 5,300 nautical miles. The Challenger 650 follows at around 4,000 nautical miles, while the Legacy 650E is similar at roughly 3,900 nautical miles. The Falcon 2000S is generally the shortest‑legged of this group at about 3,350 nautical miles, though it is valued for runway performance and efficiency. For passenger capacity, all can be configured for about 8 to 16 passengers depending on layout; in typical executive seating, expect roughly 8–12 for the G500 and Global 5500, and often 10–13 for the Challenger 650, Legacy 650E, and Falcon 2000S.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Legacy 650E | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 6.63 | $ 8.41 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | 2000S | Legacy 650E | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5900 | 3540 | 3980 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | 18250 | 22510 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,860 | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Elite | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 490 | 458 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 9.6 | 8.4 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | 25300 | 21650 | 31900 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | PW308C | AE3007A2 | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 7000 | 9020 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 1901 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 96 | 66.4 | 86.5 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 70.2 | 69.5 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.8 | 26.2 | 42.4 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 23.2 | 22.2 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | 6.3 | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | 17.1 | 30.3 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | 134 | 286 | 230 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — | — |