Bombardier Challenger 350 vs Cessna Citation X+
The Citation X+ flies further: 3,408 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350. The Challenger 350 has the bigger cabin: 860 cu ft against 538 cu ft for the Citation X+. The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 470 kts for the Challenger 350.
Challenger 350 or Citation X+?
Which flies further, the Challenger 350 or the Citation X+?
The Citation X+ flies further: 3,408 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Challenger 350 or the Citation X+?
The Challenger 350 has the bigger cabin: 860 cu ft against 538 cu ft for the Citation X+.
Which is faster, the Challenger 350 or the Citation X+?
The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 470 kts for the Challenger 350.
Which seats more passengers?
They are level at up to 8.
Which costs more to buy, the Challenger 350 or the Citation X+?
Pre-owned, the Challenger 350 sells for about $13 million to $18 million (2026-06) and the Citation X+ for about $7 million to $13 million (2026-06). New, they listed at $26.7 million (2020) and $23.7 million (2015).
Which is easier to charter in Mexico?
1 Challenger 350 and 1 Citation X+ are on the Mexican AFAC charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Challenger 350 vs Citation X+ specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the AFAC air taxi permit records (checked 18 October 2026).
| Specification | Challenger 350 Bombardier | Citation X+ Cessna (Textron Aviation) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 3,200 nm (5,926 km) | 3,408 nm (6,312 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) | 528 kts (Mach 0.92) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | Not published | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.83 | Mach 0.935 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 51,000 ft (best) |
| Take-off distance | 4,835 ft (best) | 5,250 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,364 ft (best) | 3,330 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 8 | 8 |
| Maximum seats | 10 | 12 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | 3 | Not published |
| Cabin zones | 2 | Not published |
| Cabin length | 25 ft 2 in (7.68 m) (best) | 25 ft 2 in (7.67 m) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 2 in (2.19 m) (best) | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) (best) | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Cabin volume | 860 cu ft (best) | 538 cu ft |
| Baggage | 106 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 82 cu ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Honeywell HTF7350 (AS907-2-1A) | 2 × Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 |
| Thrust per engine | 7,323 lbf | 7,034 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 40,600 lb | 36,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 14,150 lb | 12,931 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2014 | 2014 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $26.7M (2020) | $23.7M (2015) |
| Pre-owned price | $13M to $18M | $7M to $13M |
| Operating cost per hour | $5,158 | $7,021 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On Mexico charter list | 1 aircraft | 1 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both aircraft at a glance
Bombardier Challenger 350
- Seats
- 8 (max 10)
- Range
- 3,200 nm
- Cabin
- 860 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 1 in Mexico
Mexican operators: Jet Mach México
Challenger 350 specs, interior and price →
Cessna Citation X+
- Seats
- 8 (max 12)
- Range
- 3,408 nm
- Cabin
- 538 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 1 in Mexico
Mexican operators: Grupo Avemex
Citation X+ specs, interior and price →Compare with other super-midsize jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Challenger 350 or the Citation X+?+
The Citation X+ flies further: 3,408 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Challenger 350 or the Citation X+?+
The Challenger 350 has the bigger cabin: 860 cu ft against 538 cu ft for the Citation X+.
Which is faster, the Challenger 350 or the Citation X+?+
The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 470 kts for the Challenger 350.
Which seats more passengers?+
They are level at up to 8.
Which costs more to buy, the Challenger 350 or the Citation X+?+
Pre-owned, the Challenger 350 sells for about $13 million to $18 million (2026-06) and the Citation X+ for about $7 million to $13 million (2026-06). New, they listed at $26.7 million (2020) and $23.7 million (2015).
Which is easier to charter in Mexico?+
1 Challenger 350 and 1 Citation X+ are on the Mexican AFAC charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- BJT: Bombardier's Challenger 3500 (Jan 2023)
- Aviation Safety Network: Bombardier Challenger 300 and 350 occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- GlobalAir: Bombardier unveils new Challenger 3500 business jet (Sep 2021)
- Bombardier Challenger 350 brochure (2024)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Challenger 350 S/N 20728 (2018), issued Feb 2026
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.080, Bombardier BD-100-1A10, Issue 11 (2025)
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 350 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 350 price, value, specs and interior (Oct 2026)
- Bombardier Challenger 350 factsheet (2024)
- Air Accident Investigation Unit Ireland: Final Report 2019-012, serious incident, Bombardier BD100 1A10 (9H-VCJ), Dublin Airport, 15 January 2017 (Nov 2019)
- VistaJet: Challenger 350 (Oct 2026)
- Wikipedia: Bombardier Challenger 300
- NTSB: Aviation investigation final report ERA23LA135, Bombardier BD-100-1A10 (N300ER), Windsor Locks, Connecticut (Dec 2024)
- JST Argentina: Informe basico, Bombardier BD-100-1A10 LV-GOK, San Fernando, 18 December 2024
- Jetcraft: Challenger 350 overview, 2014 to present (Jul 2020)
- AOPA: Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft guide
- Bombardier: Challenger 350 S/N 20789 (2019) factsheet (Aug 2023)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Challenger 350 (2015)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Challenger 350 S/N 20913 (2022)
- GlobalAir.com, Challenger 350 specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Business Jet Traveler, Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft page (updated June 2026)
- AIN, Bombardier builds Challenger family with 3500 (Sep 2021)
- Aviation Week, Used Aircraft Report: Bombardier Challenger 350 (May 2021)
- Australian Aviation, Bombardier Challenger 350 enters service with NetJets (June 2014)
- AOPA Pilot, Citation X+ flight report (March 2015)
- Aviation Safety Network: Cessna 750 Citation X occurrences
- GlobalAir.com, Citation X+ specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- CRAFT: Cessna Citation X+ ownership and operating costs (fuel price Oct 2026)
- Textron Aviation release via AviationPros: Citation X+ sets coast-to-coast speed record (Oct 2014)
- NTSB final report ERA24FA338, Cessna 750 N750GB, Jamestown NY (Aug 2024)
- Airport Technology: Cessna Citation X+ business jet
- Textron Aviation press release: Citation X+ receives FAA certification (June 2014), via Airframer
- Australian Aviation: Citation X+ certified (Jun 2014)
- Wikipedia: Cessna Citation X (X+ range quoted at Mach 0.82 cruise, FL450)
- AIN, Cessna's Citation X+ earns FAA approval (June 2014)
- AIN: Accidents, April 2012 (Citation X, Egelsbach, 1 March 2012)
- Swiss Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau: Final report No. 1827, Cessna 750 N999CX (Dec 2004)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Cessna Citation X S/N 750-0225 (2004)
- Aircraft.com listing, 2007 Cessna Citation X S/N 750-0267
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Cessna Citation X+ S/N 750-0525 (2016)
- AircraftExchange listing, 2018 Cessna Citation X+ S/N 750-528
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Cessna Citation X S/N 750-0042 (1998)
- Business Jet Traveler: Cessna Citation X+ (Mar 2020)
- Bombardier: Global 8000 entry into service (Dec 2025)
- Business Jet Traveler, Cessna Citation X+ aircraft page (updated June 2026)
- Textron Aviation release via Airframer: Cessna Citation X+ receives FAA certification (Jun 2014)
- AIN, Textron to cease production of Cessna Citation X+ (June 2018)
- Magellan Jets: 5 things you didn't know about the Citation X (sustained cruise of Mach 0.92)
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.097, Cessna 750 (Citation X), Issue 03 (2016)
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