A220-300 vs 737-700
The A220-300 leads, topping 3 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Airbus A220-300 (introduced 2016) beside the Boeing Commercial Airplanes 737-700 (introduced 1997) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are commercial, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. On paper they are closely matched, so the decision usually turns on cabin, economics and availability. We line the numbers up below, then translate them into the mission each aircraft actually wins.
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A220-300 vs 737-700: the key differences
- The A220-300 delivers 1% more range (A220-300: 3,400 nm; 737-700: 3,365 nm).
- The A220-300 delivers 8% more cruise speed (A220-300: 487 kt; 737-700: 453 kt).
- The A220-300 delivers 7% more passenger capacity (A220-300: 160 seats; 737-700: 149 seats).
- The A220-300 is the newer design (introduced 2016 versus 1997 for the 737-700), a gap of 19 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The A220-300 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (167,551 lbs versus 154,500 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for transcontinental missions, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the A220-300 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the A220-300 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 737-700 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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A220-300 vs 737-700: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the A220-300 or the 737-700?
The A220-300 has the longer published range — 3,400 nm versus 3,365 nm for the 737-700.
Does the A220-300 or 737-700 seat more passengers?
The A220-300 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 160 seats, compared with 149 on the 737-700.
Which is faster, the A220-300 or the 737-700?
The A220-300 cruises faster, at 487 kt versus 453 kt for the 737-700.
Which is newer, the A220-300 or the 737-700?
The A220-300 is the newer design, introduced in 2016 versus 1997 for the 737-700.
Is the A220-300 or the 737-700 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the A220-300 is the larger aircraft — 167,551 lbs versus 154,500 lbs for the 737-700.
Should I buy the A220-300 or the 737-700?
On published specifications the A220-300 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 737-700 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the A220-300 vs 737-700?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.