Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G500

All four are large-cabin, long-range business jets, but they split into two rough tiers. The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the “long-range” class, while the Dassault Falcon 6X and Falcon 8X push further into “ultra-long-range.” On range, the Falcon 8X typically leads among these, offering true ultra-long legs suited to flagship intercontinental missions. The Falcon 6X is also ultra-long-range, generally a step below the 8X but still optimized for nonstop transoceanic city pairs. The Global 5500 and G500 are strong long-range performers for most North Atlantic and many transcontinental routes, but they generally trail the two Falcons on maximum published range. On passenger capacity, all commonly seat around 8 to 16 depending on cabin layout. The Global 5500 and G500 are often configured for about 10 to 14. The Falcon 6X and 8X similarly span roughly 10 to 16, with the 6X emphasizing cabin width and comfort, and the 8X balancing capacity with the longest legs.