ARJ21-700 vs E175-E2
The E175-E2 leads, topping 3 of 7 compared metrics.
The COMAC ARJ21-700 (introduced 2016) and the Embraer Executive Jets E175-E2 (introduced 2024) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. 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. We line the numbers up below, then translate them into the mission each aircraft actually wins.
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ARJ21-700 vs E175-E2: the key differences
- The ARJ21-700 delivers 8% more range (ARJ21-700: 2,225 nm; E175-E2: 2,060 nm).
- The E175-E2 delivers 11% more cruise speed (ARJ21-700: 422 kt; E175-E2: 470 kt).
- The ARJ21-700 and E175-E2 are evenly matched on passenger capacity, both at 90 seats.
- The E175-E2 is the newer design (introduced 2024 versus 2016 for the ARJ21-700), a gap of 8 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The E175-E2 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (98,768 lbs versus 89,947 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 E175-E2 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 E175-E2: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the ARJ21-700 or the E175-E2?
The ARJ21-700 has the longer published range — 2,225 nm versus 2,060 nm for the E175-E2.
Which is faster, the ARJ21-700 or the E175-E2?
The E175-E2 cruises faster, at 470 kt versus 422 kt for the ARJ21-700.
Which is newer, the ARJ21-700 or the E175-E2?
The E175-E2 is the newer design, introduced in 2024 versus 2016 for the ARJ21-700.
Is the ARJ21-700 or the E175-E2 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the E175-E2 is the larger aircraft — 98,768 lbs versus 89,947 lbs for the ARJ21-700.
Should I buy the ARJ21-700 or the E175-E2?
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 E175-E2 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 E175-E2?
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.