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Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is typically positioned as a super‑midsize business jet, while the Dassault Falcon 2000S and Falcon 2000LXS are usually categorized as large‑cabin business jets with a wider cabin cross‑section and more space-oriented interiors. In range, the XLS+ is generally the shortest‑leg option of the three, suited to regional and transcontinental missions but with less nonstop reach than either Falcon 2000 variant. The Falcon 2000S offers a meaningful step up in range over the XLS+, supporting longer city pairs and more payload flexibility. The Falcon 2000LXS is commonly the longest‑range model in this comparison, adding additional mission capability beyond the 2000S and enabling more nonstop routes with greater comfort margins. For passenger capacity, all three are commonly configured for about 8 to 10 passengers in typical corporate layouts, but the Falcon 2000S and especially the 2000LXS are more often appointed to carry higher comfort loads (and sometimes higher maximum seating) thanks to their large‑cabin footprints, whereas the XLS+ tends to focus on efficient seating in a smaller cabin.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000S
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 6.38$ 6.63
Min Crew222
Total Seats101212
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameXLS+2000LXS2000S
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)190641553540
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.80$ 0.83
Max Cabin Seats91010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)75401825018250
Standard Cabin Seats81010
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,073$ 3,150
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430490490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$35,100,000$ 26,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats101212
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91010
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.69.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81010
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252302530025300
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW545CPW308CPW308C
TBO (hrs)500070007000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)411970007000
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.566.466.4
Wingspan (ft)56.370.270.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.57.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)18.526.226.2
Overall Height (ft)17.223.223.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.317.117.1
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10131134
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241024