Aircraft comparison
Embraer Legacy 650E vs Gulfstream G500
Summary
Embraer Legacy 650E versus Gulfstream G500: a side-by-side of two same-class business jets. On range, the Gulfstream G500 leads: 5,300 nm against 3,900 nm. The Gulfstream G500 carries more passengers (19 vs 14). The Gulfstream G500 offers the taller cabin.
| Specification | Legacy 650E | G500 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 3,900 nm (7,222.8 km) | 5,300 nm (9,815.6 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 470 kt (870.4 km/h) | 516 kt (955.6 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m) | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m)✓ |
| Max takeoff weight | 53,572 lb (24,299.8 kg) | 79,600 lb (36,105.9 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 13 count | 13 count |
| Max passengers | 14 count | 19 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 42.5 ft (12.95 m)✓ | 41.6 ft (12.68 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft (1.83 m) | 6.2 ft (1.89 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 6.9 ft (2.1 m) | 7.6 ft (2.32 m)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 286 cuft (8.1 m3)✓ | 175 cuft (4.96 m3) |
| Powerplant | Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2 | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW814GA |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 9,020 lbf | 15,144 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Economics and derived figures are estimates, not booking prices.