ARJ21-700 vs Embraer E175
The Embraer E175 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the COMAC ARJ21-700 (introduced 2016) against the Embraer Executive Jets Embraer E175 (introduced 2005) is a common decision, and the two sit closer on paper than the badges suggest. Both are regional, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. On paper they are closely matched, so the decision usually turns on cabin, economics and availability. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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ARJ21-700 vs Embraer E175: the key differences
- The ARJ21-700 delivers 1% more range (ARJ21-700: 2,225 nm; Embraer E175: 2,200 nm).
- The Embraer E175 delivers 6% more cruise speed (ARJ21-700: 422 kt; Embraer E175: 447 kt).
- The ARJ21-700 delivers 2% more passenger capacity (ARJ21-700: 90 seats; Embraer E175: 88 seats).
- The ARJ21-700 is the newer design (introduced 2016 versus 2005 for the Embraer E175), a gap of 11 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The ARJ21-700 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (89,947 lbs versus 85,980 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 ARJ21-700 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 ARJ21-700 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Embraer E175 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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ARJ21-700 vs Embraer E175: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the ARJ21-700 or the Embraer E175?
The ARJ21-700 has the longer published range — 2,225 nm versus 2,200 nm for the Embraer E175.
Does the ARJ21-700 or Embraer E175 seat more passengers?
The ARJ21-700 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 90 seats, compared with 88 on the Embraer E175.
Which is faster, the ARJ21-700 or the Embraer E175?
The Embraer E175 cruises faster, at 447 kt versus 422 kt for the ARJ21-700.
Which is newer, the ARJ21-700 or the Embraer E175?
The ARJ21-700 is the newer design, introduced in 2016 versus 2005 for the Embraer E175.
Is the ARJ21-700 or the Embraer E175 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the ARJ21-700 is the larger aircraft — 89,947 lbs versus 85,980 lbs for the Embraer E175.
Should I buy the ARJ21-700 or the Embraer E175?
On published specifications the ARJ21-700 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Embraer E175 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 ARJ21-700 vs Embraer E175?
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.