Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, designed for intercontinental missions. It offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 14–19 passengers depending on configuration, with the most space and longest legs of the group. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range, large‑cabin jet suited to transcontinental and some intercontinental routes. Its range is about 3,900 nautical miles and it commonly accommodates around 13–14 passengers in executive layouts. The Cessna Citation XLS+ sits in the super‑midsize category, optimized for shorter runways and regional to transcontinental flying. It has about 2,100 nautical miles of range and usually seats about 7–9 passengers. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑performance turboprop (often classed as a light business aircraft). It typically offers roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range and carries about 6–7 passengers, trading jet speed and cabin volume for efficiency and operating flexibility.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 5.34 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | XLS+ | Avanti EVO |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1906 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.67 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,303 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 430 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $15,500,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7540 | 3775 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | 6600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | 9 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25230 | 24000 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW545C | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 4119 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 52.5 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 56.3 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 5.5 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 18.5 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 17.2 | 13.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.7 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 14.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 80 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 10 | 35.2 |