MD-81/82, MD 83/88 & MD-87 Comparison

*The MD-82T (Trunkliner) variant has modifications to strengthen landing gear for lower quality runways.
| Models | MD-81/-82/-82T/-83/-88 | MD-87 |
| Passengers | 143-155 | 117-130 |
| Seating | -81, -82, -82T, -83: Narrow-body, single aisle 2 seats on left 3 seats on right -88: Narrow-body, single aisle 3 seats on left 2 seats on right | Narrow-body, single aisle 2 seats on left 3 seats on right |
| Length | 147 ft, 8 in | 130 ft, 4 in |
| Wingspan | 107 ft, 8 in | 107 ft, 8 in |
| Height | 29 ft, 7 in | 30 ft, 4 in |
| Speed | 542 mph | 542 mph |
| Range | -81: 2,051 mi -82/-82T: 2,361 mi -83/-88: 2,933 mi | 2,734-3,355 mi |
| Altitude | 37,000 ft | 37,000 ft |