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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft best suited to short-haul regional missions, typically carrying about 9 to 14 passengers with a range around 900 to 1,200 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for efficient point‑to‑point travel, usually seating about 7 to 9 passengers in typical executive layouts and offering roughly 2,000 to 2,100 nautical miles of range. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet, commonly configured for about 8 to 19 passengers, with intercontinental reach of roughly 7,700 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 sits in the same large‑cabin, ultra‑long‑range class, generally accommodating about 10 to 19 passengers depending on configuration, with a range on the order of about 7,500 nautical miles. Overall, the Caravan emphasizes versatility and access to shorter runways, the XLS+ targets shorter business jet trips, and the Global 7500 and G700 focus on maximum cabin space and nonstop long‑haul capability.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 5.34
Min Crew224
Total Seats141016
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500XLS+G700
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)770019067500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats19919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12812
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$15,500,000$78,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)7540
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestYesNoOptional
Jump SeatYesNoYes
Total Seats141016
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats19919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12812
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPW545CPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)18920411918250
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.5109.9
Wingspan (ft)10456.3103
Cabin Width (ft)85.58.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.76.25
Cabin Length (ft)54.518.556.9
Overall Height (ft)2717.225.4
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10195