Gulfstream G200 vs Cessna Citation X
The Gulfstream G200 (wide-cabin super-mid, ~3,400 nm) and Citation X (super-mid speed-king, ~528 kt) are different-DNA super-mids — the G200 prioritises cabin width and range; the X prioritises outright speed.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 58
- Median asking
- $3,672,500
- Range
- $1,820,000–$6,249,750
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 26
- Source marketplaces
- 14
- Model years available
- 1975–2012
- For sale now
- 29
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 6
- Source marketplaces
- 9
- Model years available
- 1997–2017
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Gulfstream G200 | Cessna Citation X |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 2 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 0 | — |
| Fatalities | 0 | — |
| % Fatal | 0% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Gulfstream G200 | Cessna Citation X |
|---|---|---|
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| Price Range | $1,820,000 – $6,249,750 | $4,122,500 – $10,827,500 |
| Category | Super-Midsize Jet | Super-Midsize Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 10 | 12 |
| Cruise Speed | 450 kts (833 km/h) | 480 kts (889 km/h) |
| Range | 3,400 nm (6,297 km) | 3,070 nm (5,686 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 35,450 lbs (16,080 kg) | 36,100 lbs (16,375 kg) |
| Useful Load | 9,500 lbs (4,309 kg) | 6,800 lbs (3,084 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 1,100.0 gal (4164 L) | 1,050.0 gal (3974 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 240.0 GPH (908 L/h) | 260.0 GPH (984 L/h) |
| TBO | 5,000 hrs | 5,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $500,000 | $600,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $400,000 | $500,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $3,000 | $3,800 |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateGulfstream G200
Cessna Citation X
Which Should You Buy: Gulfstream G200 or Cessna Citation X?
Bottom line: Choose the G200 for the wider, taller super-mid cabin and longer range. Choose the Citation X for the fastest civil-jet cruise and the unique speed identity — when cabin width matters less than getting there first.
Pick the G200 if…
- Budget matters — from $1,820,000 vs $4,122,500, you save ~$2,302,500.
- Lower operating cost — ~$3000/hr vs $3800/hr.
- Longer range — 3400 nm vs 3070 nm.
- Newer design — production from 1999 vs 1996.
- More inventory — 57 listings vs 27.
Pick the Citation X if…
- More seats — 12 vs 10.
- Faster cruise — 480 kts vs 450 kts.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.