Legacy 500 vs G150
The Legacy 500 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Embraer Executive Jets Legacy 500 (introduced 2014) beside the Gulfstream Aerospace G150 (introduced 2006) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are business jets, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the Legacy 500 carries more passengers. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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Legacy 500 vs G150: the key differences
- The Legacy 500 delivers 6% more range (Legacy 500: 3,125 nm; G150: 2,950 nm).
- The Legacy 500 delivers 2% more cruise speed (Legacy 500: 466 kt; G150: 459 kt).
- The Legacy 500 delivers 50% more passenger capacity (Legacy 500: 12 seats; G150: 8 seats).
- The Legacy 500 is the newer design (introduced 2014 versus 2006 for the G150), a gap of 8 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Legacy 500 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (38,360 lbs versus 26,100 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 Legacy 500 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 Legacy 500 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The G150 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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Legacy 500 vs G150: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Legacy 500 or the G150?
The Legacy 500 has the longer published range — 3,125 nm versus 2,950 nm for the G150.
Does the Legacy 500 or G150 seat more passengers?
The Legacy 500 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 12 seats, compared with 8 on the G150.
Which is faster, the Legacy 500 or the G150?
The Legacy 500 cruises faster, at 466 kt versus 459 kt for the G150.
Which is newer, the Legacy 500 or the G150?
The Legacy 500 is the newer design, introduced in 2014 versus 2006 for the G150.
Is the Legacy 500 or the G150 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Legacy 500 is the larger aircraft — 38,360 lbs versus 26,100 lbs for the G150.
Should I buy the Legacy 500 or the G150?
On published specifications the Legacy 500 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The G150 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 Legacy 500 vs G150?
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.