Comparison of Airbus A380-800 and Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ [S]ave
| Attribute |  Airbus A380-800 × |  Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Boeing |
| Model | Airbus A380-800 | Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ |
| Country | France | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2007 | 2010 |
| Type | Jumbo Passenger Jets | Heavy Business Jets |
| Icao | A380 | B748 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Engine Alliance GP7270 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 | 4x General Electric GEnx 2B67 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 81,500 | 66,500 |
| Avionics | Thales Rockwell Honeywell Combo | Rockwell Collins |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 1,087 | 1,045 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 250 | 269 |
| Travel range (km) | 14,816 | 14,816 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.049 | 0.064 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 13,106 | 13,106 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 7.62 | 12.7 |
| Take off distance (m) | 2,749 | 3,292 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,524 | 2,134 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 575,000 | 447,696 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 395,000 | 312,072 |
| Max payload (kg) | 87,000 | 76,067 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 323,546 | 238,609 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 190 | 161.5 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 853 | 32 |
| Seats - business class | 48 | - |
| Seats - first class | 416 | - |
| Cabin height (m) | 3 | 2.39 |
| Cabin width (m) | 6.58 | 6.1 |
| Cabin length (m) | 50.68 | 63.25 |
| Exterior length (m) | 72.73 | 76.25 |
| Tail height (m) | 24.27 | 19.51 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 7.14 | 6.5 |
| Wing span (m) | 79.75 | 68.4 |
| Wing tips | Wingtip Fences | Raked Wingtips |
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