Comparison of Boeing 737 MAX 8 and McDonnell Douglas MD-95 / Boeing 717

Attribute	Boeing 737 MAX 8 ×	McDonnell Douglas MD-95 / Boeing 717 ×
General
Manufacturer	Boeing	McDonnell Douglas
Model	Boeing 737 MAX 8	McDonnell Douglas MD-95 / Boeing 717
Country	United States	United States
Manufactured from (year)	2014	1998
Manufactured to (year)	2020	2006
Type	Mid Size Passenger Jets	Mid Size Passenger Jets
Icao	B38M	B712
Performance
Engine	2x CFM International LEAP-1B	2x 2 X Rolls Royce BR715-C1-30
Power, lbf (lbf)	29,317	21,000
Avionics	Collins Aerospace	Honeywell VIA 2000 computers, BAE Systems FADEC
Max cruise speed (km/h)	839	917
Approach speed (km/h)	-	257
Travel range (km)	6,575	3,815
Fuel economy (km/l)	-	0.23
Service ceiling (m)	12,497	11,278
Rate of climb (m/sec)	-	15.24
Take off distance (m)	2,500	1,680
Landing distance (m)	1,500	1,420
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	82,191	54,885
Max landing weight (kg)	69,309	46,266
Max payload (kg)	20,882	14,515
Fuel tank capacity (l)	25,816	16,667
Baggage volume (m³)	-	20.7
Dimensions
Seats	21	117
Seats - business class	-	16
Cabin height (m)	4.01	2.03
Cabin width (m)	3.53	3.14
Cabin length (m)	39.12	23.44
Exterior length (m)	39.52	37.8
Tail height (m)	-	8.92
Fuselage diameter (m)	-	3.37
Wing span (m)	35.9	28.47
Wing tips	Split Scimitar Winglet	No Winglets