Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are both ultra-long-range business jets, while the Cessna Citation XLS+ sits in the midsize/super-midsize category aimed at shorter missions and lower operating complexity. In range terms, the Global 7500 leads with roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental nonstop flying on many city pairs. The Falcon 8X is also firmly long-range at about 6,450 nautical miles, offering broad transoceanic capability with a slightly shorter reach than the Global. The Citation XLS+ is designed for regional and transcontinental missions, typically around 2,100 nautical miles, making it best suited to shorter point-to-point flying rather than global nonstop routes. Passenger capacity follows a similar pattern: the Global 7500 and Falcon 8X commonly seat around 12 to 16 passengers in typical executive layouts (with higher-density configurations possible), whereas the Citation XLS+ generally seats about 8 to 9 passengers in a standard arrangement.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 5.34 | $ 7.66 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | XLS+ | 8X |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1906 | 6450 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.64 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,303 | $ 3,805 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 430 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $15,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7540 | 36900 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 17 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | 16 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 14 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | 3900 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | 10.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25230 | 29200 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW545C | PW307D |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 4119 | 6722 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 52.5 | 80.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 56.3 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 5.5 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 18.5 | 42.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 17.2 | 26.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.7 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 14.3 | 29.2 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 80 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 10 | 140 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1695 |