Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jets aimed at intercontinental missions. Both typically seat about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts, with maximum capacities higher, and offer ranges in the roughly 7,000–8,000 nautical mile class, enabling city pairs like New York–Hong Kong or Los Angeles–Sydney with favorable winds and payloads. The Global 7500 is commonly cited around 7,700 nm, while the G700 is commonly cited around 7,500 nm, with the G700 emphasizing a very spacious cabin and the Global 7500 noted for headline range. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet suited to regional and transcontinental trips, generally carrying about 7–9 passengers in comfort, with a range around 2,000–2,100 nm. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, a different category entirely, typically carrying 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, with range around 1,700–1,800 nm, trading jet speed and cabin size for efficiency and short‑field flexibility.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Daher TBM 960 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 5.34 | $ 2.25 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | XLS+ | TBM 960 | G700 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1906 | 1730 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.56 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,303 | $ 744 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 430 | 330 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $15,500,000 | $4,450,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7540 | 2908 | — |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | MID | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | — | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | 6.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25230 | 14390 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | Passport | PW545C | TBM 960 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 3500 | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 4119 | — | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 52.5 | 35.3 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 56.3 | 42.1 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 5.5 | 4 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.7 | 4.1 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 18.5 | 13.4 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 17.2 | — | 25.4 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.7 | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.9 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 14.3 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 80 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 10 | — | 195 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 | — |