Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G500

The Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 are large-cabin, long-range business jets, while the Gulfstream G500 is typically positioned in the large-cabin, long-range class but a step below the longest-legged “ultra-long-range” models. In range, the Global 6500 leads this group, designed for longer nonstop missions than the Global 5500, and it generally edges out the G500 as well. The Global 5500 offers strong transcontinental and many intercontinental city pairs, but it is the shortest-range of the three. The Gulfstream G500 sits between them in most typical specifications, delivering long-range capability that competes closely with the Global 5500 and approaches the Global 6500 depending on mission profile and cabin configuration. For passenger capacity, all three are broadly comparable as large-cabin aircraft: they’re commonly arranged for around 10 to 16 passengers, with maximum certified seating varying by operator choices. In practical use, differences are less about “how many seats” and more about how far they can fly with a comfortable cabin layout and baggage.