Boeing 737 vs A320 family
Side-by-side spec comparison with neutral percentage deltas.
Spec table
| Spec | Boeing 737 | A320 family |
|---|---|---|
| Max speed (mph) (mph) | 483 | — |
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 0.84 | — |
| Combat radius / range (mi) | 2,992 | — |
| Service ceiling (ft) | 37,000 | — |
| MTOW (lb) | 128,100 | — |
| Empty weight (lb) | 65,300 | — |
| Length (ft) | 100 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 93 | — |
Green = leader on that dimension. Higher is treated as better for all rows shown.
Performance
Boeing 737 tops out at 483 mph and a service ceiling of 37000 ft. A320 family has no published max speed.
Range & payload
Boeing 737 carries up to — lb over 2992 mi. A320 family carries — lb over — mi. Numbers above are the headline manufacturer figures — real-world performance trades payload against range against fuel reserves.
Engines
Boeing 737: 2× turbofan engine (15500 lbf each).
A320 family: —.
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Boeing 737 or A320 family?
483 mph (Boeing 737) vs — mph (A320 family).
Which has the longer range?
2992 mi (Boeing 737) vs — mi (A320 family).
What's the payload difference?
Boeing 737: — lb · A320 family: — lb.
Are these specs current?
Specs come from each aircraft's manufacturer-published or Wikipedia-aggregated figures, current as of the page's last regeneration. Variants and block upgrades may carry different numbers — check the linked reference pages for the latest.
Which one was built first?
Boeing 737: service entry 1968. A320 family: service entry 1988.
Sources
Spec values pulled from each aircraft's reference page in the gallery, which aggregates manufacturer-published figures with Wikipedia-cited sources:
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