Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Legacy 650e

In category terms, the Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Legacy 650E sit in the large-cabin business jet class, while the Bombardier Global 5500 and Dassault Falcon 6X are ultra-long-range, large-cabin jets positioned a step above in capability and cabin volume. For range, the Challenger 650 typically offers about 4,000 nautical miles, suitable for many transcontinental missions and some transatlantic pairings with favorable winds. The Legacy 650E is similar, generally around 3,900 nautical miles, also aimed at long overwater or coast-to-coast missions but with less margin than the newer ultra-long-range models. The Global 5500 extends capability substantially to roughly 5,900 nautical miles, enabling more nonstop city pairs across the Atlantic and deeper into intercontinental routes. The Falcon 6X is in the same upper tier at about 5,500 nautical miles, emphasizing long nonstop legs with a very wide cabin. On passenger capacity, all four commonly seat around 8 to 16 depending on configuration. Typical executive layouts are about 9–12 for the Challenger 650 and Legacy 650E, and about 10–16 for the Global 5500 and Falcon 6X.