Embraer E175 vs Embraer E190-E2
The Embraer E190-E2 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
The Embraer Executive Jets Embraer E175 (introduced 2005) and the Embraer Executive Jets Embraer E190-E2 (introduced 2018) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are regional, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the Embraer E190-E2 has the advantage. undefined
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Embraer E175 vs Embraer E190-E2: the key differences
- The Embraer E190-E2 delivers 30% more range (Embraer E175: 2,200 nm; Embraer E190-E2: 2,850 nm).
- The Embraer E190-E2 delivers 2% more cruise speed (Embraer E175: 447 kt; Embraer E190-E2: 458 kt).
- The Embraer E190-E2 delivers 30% more passenger capacity (Embraer E175: 88 seats; Embraer E190-E2: 114 seats).
- The Embraer E190-E2 is the newer design (introduced 2018 versus 2005 for the Embraer E175), a gap of 13 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Embraer E190-E2 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (124,341 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 Embraer E190-E2 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 Embraer E190-E2 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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Embraer E175 vs Embraer E190-E2: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Embraer E175 or the Embraer E190-E2?
The Embraer E190-E2 has the longer published range — 2,850 nm versus 2,200 nm for the Embraer E175.
Does the Embraer E175 or Embraer E190-E2 seat more passengers?
The Embraer E190-E2 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 114 seats, compared with 88 on the Embraer E175.
Which is faster, the Embraer E175 or the Embraer E190-E2?
The Embraer E190-E2 cruises faster, at 458 kt versus 447 kt for the Embraer E175.
Which is newer, the Embraer E175 or the Embraer E190-E2?
The Embraer E190-E2 is the newer design, introduced in 2018 versus 2005 for the Embraer E175.
Is the Embraer E175 or the Embraer E190-E2 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Embraer E190-E2 is the larger aircraft — 124,341 lbs versus 85,980 lbs for the Embraer E175.
Should I buy the Embraer E175 or the Embraer E190-E2?
On published specifications the Embraer E190-E2 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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