Comparison of Boeing 737 MAX 8 and McDonnell Douglas MD-90

Attribute	Boeing 737 MAX 8 ×	McDonnell Douglas MD-90 ×
General
Manufacturer	Boeing	McDonnell Douglas
Model	Boeing 737 MAX 8	McDonnell Douglas MD-90
Country	United States	United States
Manufactured from (year)	2014	1995
Manufactured to (year)	2020	2000
Type	Mid Size Passenger Jets	Mid Size Passenger Jets
Icao	B38M	MD90
Performance
Engine	2x CFM International LEAP-1B	2x 2 X International Aero EnginesIAE V2525-D5
Power, lbf (lbf)	29,317	25,000
Avionics	Collins Aerospace	-
Max cruise speed (km/h)	839	937
Approach speed (km/h)	-	256
Travel range (km)	6,575	3,787
Fuel economy (km/l)	-	0.181
Service ceiling (m)	12,497	12,802
Rate of climb (m/sec)	-	16.26
Take off distance (m)	2,500	2,200
Landing distance (m)	1,500	1,600
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	82,191	70,760
Max landing weight (kg)	69,309	64,410
Max payload (kg)	20,882	18,960
Fuel tank capacity (l)	25,816	24,245
Baggage volume (m³)	-	36.8
Dimensions
Seats	21	172
Seats - business class	-	153
Cabin height (m)	4.01	2
Cabin width (m)	3.53	3.1
Cabin length (m)	39.12	32.23
Exterior length (m)	39.52	46.5
Tail height (m)	-	9.33
Fuselage diameter (m)	-	3.35
Wing span (m)	35.9	32.87
Wing tips	Split Scimitar Winglet	No Winglets