Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600

All four are large-cabin, long-range business jets, but they split into two main tiers. The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the “ultra-long-range, slightly smaller” bracket, while the Bombardier Global 6500 and Gulfstream G600 step up in range and cabin volume. On range, the Global 5500 is typically cited around 5,900 nautical miles, edging the G500 at about 5,300 nautical miles. The Global 6500 extends to roughly 6,600 nautical miles, and the G600 is similar at about 6,600 nautical miles, making those two better suited for longer nonstop city pairs. On passenger capacity, published maxima can be high, but typical executive layouts are closer and more comparable. The Global 5500 generally carries about 8–16 passengers, and the G500 about 8–19. The Global 6500 typically seats about 10–17, and the G600 about 10–19, with both offering more flexibility for larger groups and multi-zone configurations than their smaller siblings.