Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G400
The Bombardier Global 5500 and Dassault Falcon 6X sit in the large-cabin, long-range class, while the Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin aircraft typically positioned a tier below in range, and the Gulfstream G400 targets the large-cabin, long-range segment with an emphasis on newer-generation efficiency. In range terms, the Global 5500 and Falcon 6X are broadly comparable at roughly 5,500–5,750 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop intercontinental city pairs. The Legacy 650E is closer to about 3,900 nautical miles, better suited to transcontinental and some transatlantic missions depending on payload and winds. The Gulfstream G400 is expected around the low-to-mid 4,000-nautical-mile bracket, bridging the gap between super-mids and true long-range large-cabins. Typical passenger capacity is similar across the group in real-world executive layouts: the Global 5500 and Falcon 6X commonly seat about 12–16, the Legacy 650E about 10–14, and the G400 about 10–14, with higher maximum certified counts possible but less common in premium configurations.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Embraer Legacy 650E | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 8.41 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 14 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | 6X | Legacy 650E | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 5500 | 3980 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.70 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,860 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus Elite | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 458 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $26,500,000 | 34500000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 22510 | 30650 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 14 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 12 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 8.4 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 21650 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | Pearl | PW812D | AE3007A2 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 14000 | 9020 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1901 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 84.3 | 86.5 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 85.1 | 69.5 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8.5 | 6.9 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 40.4 | 42.4 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 24.5 | 22.2 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1843 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 5.2 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 27.5 | 30.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 286 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — |