Bombardier Challenger 850 vs Embraer Legacy 650
On published range, the Embraer Legacy 650 goes 2,017 km further than the Bombardier Challenger 850 (7,223 km against 5,206 km).
The Bombardier Challenger 850 is certified for 16 passengers, against 14 for the other.
The Bombardier Challenger 850 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 850 |  Embraer Legacy 650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Category | Large-cabin jet | Large-cabin jet |
| Production | Out of production | Out of production |
| Cabin | ||
| Passengers (max) | 16 — Best value | 14 |
| Cabin length | 12.42 m | 12.96 m — Best value |
| Cabin width | 2.49 m — Best value | 2.1 m |
| Cabin height | 1.85 m — Best value | 1.82 m |
| Flight | ||
| Range | 5,206 km (2,811 nm) | 7,223 km (3,900 nm) — Best value |
| Max speed (MMo) | Mach 0.8 | 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)