Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600

The Bombardier Global 6500, Gulfstream G500, and Gulfstream G600 are all large-cabin, long-range business jets, but they sit in slightly different parts of the segment. The Global 6500 is generally positioned at the upper end of the large-cabin class and is optimized for longer missions, with an advertised range of about 6,600 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G600 is also a large-cabin, long-range aircraft with a similar mission profile, typically listed around 6,600 nautical miles of range, while the G500 is the smaller sibling in Gulfstream’s new-generation family, offering long-range capability but at a shorter advertised range of about 5,300 nautical miles. In passenger capacity, all three are commonly configured for roughly 10 to 16 passengers depending on layout. The Global 6500 is often marketed around 13 to 17 passengers in typical configurations, the G600 commonly around 13 to 17, and the G500 often around 12 to 16. In practice, layout choices and baggage requirements can matter as much as the headline numbers.