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Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700

All three are ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jets, but they sit at slightly different points in capability. The Bombardier Global 6500 is best viewed as the “entry” of the trio in category and mission: it remains firmly ultra-long-range with a large cabin, but it is optimized for long intercontinental trips rather than the very longest nonstop city pairs. Its typical passenger load is in the low-to-mid teens, depending on layout. The Bombardier Global 7500 moves up a class in practical capability, offering a longer range than the 6500 and more usable cabin volume for multi-zone living and sleeping. Passenger capacity is generally similar in typical executive configurations, though it can be arranged to carry more. The Gulfstream G700 competes at the top end with the Global 7500, pairing an ultra-long-range profile with a very spacious, high-comfort cabin. Range is broadly comparable to the 7500 depending on assumptions, and typical passenger counts again center around the low-to-mid teens, with high-density layouts possible.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.50
Min Crew224
Total Seats141416
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 6500Global 7500G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)660077007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats171919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121212
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$75,000,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestYesYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats141416
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats171919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121212
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPearlPassportPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn Condition
Thrust (lbs)151251892018250
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.5111109.9
Wingspan (ft)94104103
Cabin Width (ft)888.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)43.354.556.9
Overall Height (ft)25.52725.4
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195