Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet, designed for intercontinental missions. It offers the greatest range at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically carries around 14–19 passengers, emphasizing high comfort on very long flights. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super-midsize jet aimed at shorter, high-frequency business travel, with a range around 2,100 nautical miles and seating commonly about 8–9 passengers, balancing cabin comfort with efficient regional reach. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed turboprop often positioned between light jets and traditional turboprops; it typically ranges about 1,700–1,800 nautical miles and seats about 6–7 passengers in a relatively spacious cabin for its class, optimized for shorter runways and efficiency. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop personal aircraft, best suited to owner-operators and regional trips, with a range around 1,400–1,500 nautical miles and seating usually 5–6, trading airline-style cabin volume for simpler operations and lower operating costs.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 5.34 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Piaggio | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | XLS+ | Avanti EVO | M600 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1906 | 1530 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.67 | — | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | 7 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,303 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 430 | 400 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $15,500,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7540 | 3775 | 2200 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | 7 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | 6600 | 8644 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | 9 | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25230 | 24000 | 12600 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | Passport | PW545C | PT6A–66B | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 3600 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 4119 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 | 600 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 52.5 | 47.3 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 56.3 | 47.1 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 18.5 | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 17.2 | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| 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 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 165 |