Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Embraer Legacy 650
On published range, the Bombardier Challenger 650 goes 185 km further than the Embraer Legacy 650 (7,408 km against 7,223 km).
The Embraer Legacy 650 is certified for 14 passengers, against 12 for the other.
The Bombardier Challenger 650 has the taller cabin (1.85 m against 1.82 m).
Both sit in the "Large-cabin jet" category, so the published hourly band is the same: € 6,200 – 12,000 per hour. Published rate for the category, not for the model.
| Comparison table |  Bombardier Challenger 650 |  Embraer Legacy 650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Category | Large-cabin jet | Large-cabin jet |
| Production | In production | Out of production |
| Cabin | ||
| Passengers (max) | 12 | 14 — Best value |
| Cabin length | 8.66 m | 12.96 m — Best value |
| Cabin width | 2.41 m — Best value | 2.1 m |
| Cabin height | 1.85 m — Best value | 1.82 m |
| Flight | ||
| Range | 7,408 km (4,000 nm) — Best value | 7,223 km (3,900 nm) |
| Max speed (MMo) | Mach 0.85 — Best value | Mach 0.8 |
| Cost | ||
| Hourly rate (category) | € 6,200 – 12,000 | € 6,200 – 12,000 |
| Compare | Quote on this model | Quote on this model |
Computed on the maximum published range: the real leg depends on payload, wind and reserves. Prices are indicative, at the category hourly rate.
Sources: Manufacturer published specifications (2026-05) · Paramount Business Jets — published charter rates (2026-08-07) · European Central Bank daily reference rate — EUR/USD rate 1.1652 (2026-09-09)