Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700
The Cessna Citation XLS+ sits in the super-midsize category, prioritizing short-to-medium missions with a typical range around 2,100 nautical miles and seating commonly about 8 passengers in a comfortable executive layout. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin jet with intercontinental capability for many routes, offering roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range and typically accommodating about 13 passengers, with strong cabin volume for its class. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range large-cabin aircraft, designed for true long-haul missions at about 6,450 nautical miles and commonly configured for around 12–16 passengers, pairing range with efficient performance. The Gulfstream G700 is a flagship ultra-long-range business jet at the top end of the segment, offering about 7,500 nautical miles of range and typically seating around 13–19 passengers depending on layout, with one of the largest and most flexible cabins in its class.
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | $ 7.66 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | 8X | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 6450 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | $ 0.64 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | 36900 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | $ 3,805 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | Optional |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | 10.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | 29200 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | PW545C | PW307D | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | 6722 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 80.2 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 | 86.3 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 | 42.7 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 | 26.1 | 25.4 |
| 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 | 195 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — |