Embraer E175 vs Embraer E195-E2
The Embraer E195-E2 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
The Embraer Executive Jets Embraer E175 (introduced 2005) and the Embraer Executive Jets Embraer E195-E2 (introduced 2019) 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 cabin capacity, where the Embraer E195-E2 carries more passengers. undefined
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Embraer E175 vs Embraer E195-E2: the key differences
- The Embraer E195-E2 delivers 18% more range (Embraer E175: 2,200 nm; Embraer E195-E2: 2,600 nm).
- The Embraer E195-E2 delivers 2% more cruise speed (Embraer E175: 447 kt; Embraer E195-E2: 458 kt).
- The Embraer E195-E2 delivers 66% more passenger capacity (Embraer E175: 88 seats; Embraer E195-E2: 146 seats).
- The Embraer E195-E2 is the newer design (introduced 2019 versus 2005 for the Embraer E175), a gap of 14 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Embraer E195-E2 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (146,959 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 E195-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 E195-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 E195-E2: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Embraer E175 or the Embraer E195-E2?
The Embraer E195-E2 has the longer published range — 2,600 nm versus 2,200 nm for the Embraer E175.
Does the Embraer E175 or Embraer E195-E2 seat more passengers?
The Embraer E195-E2 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 146 seats, compared with 88 on the Embraer E175.
Which is faster, the Embraer E175 or the Embraer E195-E2?
The Embraer E195-E2 cruises faster, at 458 kt versus 447 kt for the Embraer E175.
Which is newer, the Embraer E175 or the Embraer E195-E2?
The Embraer E195-E2 is the newer design, introduced in 2019 versus 2005 for the Embraer E175.
Is the Embraer E175 or the Embraer E195-E2 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Embraer E195-E2 is the larger aircraft — 146,959 lbs versus 85,980 lbs for the Embraer E175.
Should I buy the Embraer E175 or the Embraer E195-E2?
On published specifications the Embraer E195-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.
Still weighing up the Embraer E175 vs Embraer E195-E2?
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