Comparison of Boeing 737-300 and McDonnell Douglas MD-90

Attribute	McDonnell Douglas MD-90 ×	Boeing 737-300 ×
General
Manufacturer	McDonnell Douglas	Boeing
Model	McDonnell Douglas MD-90	Boeing 737-300
Country	United States	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1995	1980
Manufactured to (year)	2000	1999
Type	Mid Size Passenger Jets	Mid Size Passenger Jets
Icao	MD90	B733
Performance
Engine	2x 2 X International Aero EnginesIAE V2525-D5	2x CFM56-3B2
Power, lbf (lbf)	25,000	22,000
Avionics	-	ARINC 500 series
Max cruise speed (km/h)	937	909
Approach speed (km/h)	256	250
Travel range (km)	3,787	4,176
Fuel economy (km/l)	0.181	-
Service ceiling (m)	12,802	11,278
Rate of climb (m/sec)	16.26	12.7
Take off distance (m)	2,200	2,286
Landing distance (m)	1,600	1,433
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	70,760	62,820
Max landing weight (kg)	64,410	52,880
Max payload (kg)	18,960	16,892
Fuel tank capacity (l)	24,245	20,104
Baggage volume (m³)	36.8	30.2
Dimensions
Seats	172	149
Seats - business class	153	-
Cabin height (m)	2	2.14
Cabin width (m)	3.1	3.5
Cabin length (m)	32.23	24.1
Exterior length (m)	46.5	33.4
Tail height (m)	9.33	11.1
Fuselage diameter (m)	3.35	3.8
Wing span (m)	32.87	28.9
Wing tips	No Winglets	Blended Tips