Compare Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G500
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| Manufacturer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Type | Praetor 500 | G500 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $16,995,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,779 | $ 4,644 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.02 | $ 9.00 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.86 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 516 |
| Max Range (nm) | 3250 | 5200 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 30650 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | 77250 |
| MTOW (lbs) | - | 79600 |
| MLW (lbs) | - | 64350 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 52100 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 46850 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 30650 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 2921 | 5500 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 12108 | 28850 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 1800 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | - | 2250 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.5 | 86.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 21.1 | 25.5 |
| Length (ft) | 64.6 | 91.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.4 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.7 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 20.6 | 41.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.4 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 40 | 230 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 110 | - |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Model | HTF7500E | PW814GA |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6540 | 15144 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| FMS | 2 | 3 |
| Autopilot | 2 | 2 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 2 | 2 |
| GPS | 2 | 3 |
| AHRS | 1 | 1 |
| Transponder | 2 | 2 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 3 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 3 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 9 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 |
| Connectivity | Gogo AVANCE L5 | - |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD |
| Crew Rest | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5800 | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 27110 | 31900 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| Other | ||
| APU Manufacturer | - | - |
| APU Model | - | - |
| APU TBO (hrs) | - | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Airframe (Yrs) | 3 | 3 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | 1000 | 1000 |
| Engine (Yrs) | 2 | 2 |
| Engine (Hrs) | 1000 | 1000 |
| APU (Hrs) | 2000 | 2000 |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | 0.83 | 0.9 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 516 |
| Long Range Cruise (Mach) | 0.75 | 0.85 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 430 | 487 |
| Vref (kias) | 101 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 3250 | 5200 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 3250 | 5200 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | 5200 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | 5200 |
| Take-off FL (ft) | 4263 | 5200 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | - | 3100 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 45000 | 51000 |