A321 vs 737

European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.
Picture of A321
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 27 February 1987
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 2917 units
Average unit price $120 million

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Picture of 737
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 11535 units
Average unit price $115 million
Wing area 122.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 34.1 m â—‰
Height 11.8 m â—‰
Length 37.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 871 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,930 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 42,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Airbus A321

737

Wing area 91.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.0 m â—‰
Height 11.0 m â—‰
Length 30.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 904 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg â—‰
Empty weight 29,071 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Boeing 737

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A321 or 737?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or 737?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or 737?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or 737?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or 737?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or 737?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the 737 at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or 737?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 26 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 2,917 units of the A321.