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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range, large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically accommodating about 14–19 passengers depending on configuration. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at shorter regional and transcontinental-style legs, with about 2,100 nautical miles of range and commonly seating around 7–9 passengers. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop, positioned as an owner-flown or small-business aircraft for efficient point-to-point travel, with roughly 1,700 nautical miles of range and usually seating 4–6 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is also a single-engine turboprop in a similar owner-operator category, generally offering about 1,400–1,500 nautical miles of range and typically carrying 4–6 passengers. Overall, the Global 7500 prioritizes maximum range and cabin volume, the XLS+ balances jet speed with practical cabin size for smaller groups, and the TBM 960 and M600 SLS emphasize operating efficiency and access to smaller airports with fewer passengers.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 5.34$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew2211
Total Seats141066
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500XLS+TBM 960M600
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700190617301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.67$ 0.56$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats199
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12844
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,303$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516430330274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$15,500,000$4,450,000$3,081,400
Useful Load (lbs)754029082200
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoNo
Min Crew2211
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats141065
Galley LocationFWDFWDMIDMID
Max Cabin Seats199
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats12844
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.36.25.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252301439012600
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelPassportPW545CTBM 960PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition500035003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)189204119
No. of Engines221
Horsepower850600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.535.329.7
Wingspan (ft)10456.342.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)85.544.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.74.14
Cabin Length (ft)54.518.513.412.3
Overall Height (ft)2717.211.3
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)1020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165