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Boeing 737-800 vs Airbus A321

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SPEC

Boeing 737-800

Airbus A321

Manufacturer

Boeing

Airbus

Family

737 Next Generation

A320 (ceo)

Seats (typical)

162–189

180–220

Range

3,383 nm

3,200 nm

Length

39.5 m

44.51 m

Wingspan

35.79 m

35.8 m

Cruise speed

Mach 0.78 (514 mph, 828 km/h)

Mach 0.78 (512 mph, 824 km/h)

Engines

Two CFM56-7B turbofans

Two CFM56-5 or IAE V2500 turbofans

First flight

1997

1993

Entered service

1998

1994

Status

Out of production

Superseded by A321neo in production

Highlighted cell = higher figure. Specs are manufacturer-typical; configurations vary by airline.

VERDICT

The Boeing 737-800 flies farther; the Airbus A321 seats more passengers, is longer and has a wider wingspan.

Data methodology

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