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Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Gulfstream G400

All three are large-cabin business jets, but they sit in slightly different parts of the segment. The Cessna Citation Longitude is typically positioned as a super-midsize with a quieter, efficient cabin and strong coast‑to‑coast U.S. capability; its published range is about 3,500 nautical miles and it generally seats around 8 to 12 passengers depending on layout. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin twin known for short-field and airport performance and a wide, comfortable cabin; its range is roughly 4,000 nautical miles and typical seating is about 8 to 10, with higher-density configurations possible. The Gulfstream G400 is a newer large-cabin entry in the Gulfstream line, aimed above the Longitude and broadly competitive with larger-cabin long-range jets; it is marketed with a range around 4,200 nautical miles and typically accommodates about 10 to 12 passengers, again depending on configuration. In general, Longitude emphasizes value and efficiency, Falcon 2000LXS emphasizes operational flexibility, and G400 emphasizes newer design with longer reach and a larger-cabin experience.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXSGulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit22—
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 6.38—
Min Crew224
Total Seats101212
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameLongitude2000LXSG400
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)350041554200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.80—
Max Cabin Seats101019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED—
Standard Cabin Seats810—
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 3,073—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481490539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$35,100,00034500000
Useful Load (lbs)—1825030650
Cabin
Cockpit22—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew22—
Crew RestNoNo—
Jump SeatNoNo—
Total Seats1012—
Galley LocationFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1210—
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.6—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats810—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2540025300—
Engine
FADECYesYes—
ModelHTF7700LPW308C—
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000—
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)76657000—
No. of Engines22—
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478——
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.266.4—
Wingspan (ft)68.970.2—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)6.47.7—
Cabin Height (ft)66.2—
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.2—
Overall Height (ft)19.423.2—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.16.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.517.1—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112131—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1024—