Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G400

Both the Bombardier Global 6500 and the Gulfstream G400 sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category, aimed at operators who want true intercontinental capability with full-size stand-up cabins. The Global 6500 is generally positioned as a higher-capability long-range offering within this class, with a longer published range than the G400, making it better suited to longer nonstop city-pairs and more routing flexibility when winds or alternates are a factor. The Gulfstream G400 is also a long-range, large-cabin jet, but it typically slots slightly below the Global 6500 on range, while still covering a broad set of transcontinental and many transoceanic missions. In passenger capacity, both are commonly configured for roughly a dozen or more passengers depending on interior layout, with typical executive seating in the 12–14 range, and maximum certified seating varying by configuration. In practice, mission profile and cabin arrangement matter more than headline capacity, since both aircraft are often outfitted for comfort and productivity rather than high-density seating.