Business airliners

Airbus ACJ320neo vs Boeing BBJ MAX 8

The BBJ MAX 8 is stronger in load and range; the ACJ320neo offers a slightly larger cabin volume and lower design costs.

A comparison in figures

Two aircraft, two missions

01Business Airliner

Airbus ACJ320neo

Payload: 4,233 lb full fuel
Cabin: 7 770 ft³
Engines: 2 × Pratt & Whitney PW1127G

02Business Airliner

Boeing BBJ MAX 8

Payload: 6,947 lb full fuel
Cabin: 7 656 ft³
Engines: 2 × CFM LEAP-1B28

ACJ320neo vs BBJ MAX 8

Different payload capacity

The BBJ MAX 8 has a notable advantage in full-fuel load and, by comparison, range with eight passengers. For large luggage and very long flights, these are the key arguments.

ACJ320neo vs BBJ MAX 8

Planning a large salon

ACJ320neo wider and taller, BBJ MAX 8 longer. The total volume is slightly larger for Airbus - 7,770 versus 7,656 cubic feet; its available luggage space is also higher.

ACJ320neo vs BBJ MAX 8

Evaluate the entire flight

ACJ320neo has lower fuel consumption and estimated variable costs. The difference in purchase price, individual layout and airfield restrictions may outweigh the performance indicators.

In specific terms

Figures side by side

Full fuel load

Airbus ACJ320neo4 233 lb

Boeing BBJ MAX 86 947 lb

The BBJ MAX 8 leaves more stock for passengers and luggage.

Salon volume

Airbus ACJ320neo7 770 ft³

Boeing BBJ MAX 87 656 ft³

The ACJ320neo is slightly larger, although the Boeing cabin is longer.

External Luggage

Airbus ACJ320neo650 ft³

Boeing BBJ MAX 8593 ft³

Airbus has 57 cubic feet more space.

Variable cost per hour

Airbus ACJ320neo$8 387

Boeing BBJ MAX 8$9 075

The estimate is lower for ACJ320neo by about 7.6%.

Quick verdict

The right aircraft for the route

BBJ MAX 8 is chosen for greater load and range. The ACJ320neo responds with a larger cabin, a luggage compartment and a lower cost estimate per hour.