Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a large, ultra-long-range business jet, designed for intercontinental missions. It offers the greatest range of the group at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically carries about 14 to 19 passengers depending on layout, emphasizing long-haul comfort and multiple living zones. The Embraer Legacy 650E is also a large-cabin business jet but with less reach than the Global 7500, generally around 3,900 nautical miles. It commonly seats about 13 passengers and is well suited to transcontinental or some transatlantic missions with a spacious cabin for its class. The Cessna Citation XLS+ sits in the super-midsize category, balancing efficiency with cabin comfort for shorter missions than the large-cabin jets. Its range is typically around 2,100 nautical miles and it usually accommodates about 8 to 9 passengers. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft rather than a business jet, optimized for regional, rugged, and short-field operations. Its range is roughly 900 to 1,200 nautical miles and it can carry up to about 9 passengers in typical commuter/executive configurations.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Citation XLS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 5.34 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | XLS+ |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1906 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.67 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,303 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 430 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $15,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7540 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25230 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW545C |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 4119 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 52.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 56.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 5.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.7 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 18.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 17.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.7 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.9 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 14.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 80 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 10 |