Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Embraer Legacy 650E
Summary
Bombardier Challenger 650 versus Embraer Legacy 650E: a side-by-side of two same-class business jets. On range, the Bombardier Challenger 650 leads: 4,000 nm against 3,900 nm. The Embraer Legacy 650E carries more passengers (14 vs 12). The Bombardier Challenger 650 offers the taller cabin.
| Specification | Challenger 650 | Legacy 650E |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 4,000 nm (7,408 km)✓ | 3,900 nm (7,222.8 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 470 kt (870.4 km/h) | 470 kt (870.4 km/h) |
| Max operating altitude | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m) | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 48,200 lb (21,863.1 kg) | 53,572 lb (24,299.8 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 10 count | 13 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 12 count | 14 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 28.3 ft (8.63 m) | 42.5 ft (12.95 m)✓ |
| Cabin height | 6.1 ft (1.86 m)✓ | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
| Cabin width | 8.2 ft (2.5 m)✓ | 6.9 ft (2.1 m) |
| Baggage volume | 115 cuft (3.26 m3) | 286 cuft (8.1 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | General Electric CF34-3B MTO | Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 9,220 lbf | 9,020 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Economics and derived figures are estimates, not booking prices.