Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Phenom 300e
The Bombardier Challenger 650 sits in the large-cabin business jet category, offering the longest legs of the three at roughly 4,000 nautical miles and typically seating about 10 to 12 passengers in a comfortable, spacious cabin suited to transcontinental and some ocean-adjacent missions. The Cessna Citation Latitude is generally considered a super-midsize jet, balancing cabin comfort and operating economics with an approximate range around 2,700 nautical miles and a typical seating of about 8 to 9 passengers, making it well matched to coast-to-coast U.S. trips with fewer people and less emphasis on maximum range. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet, optimized for efficiency and access to smaller airports, with a range in the neighborhood of 2,000 nautical miles and typical seating around 6 to 8 passengers; it best fits shorter business hops and regional missions where speed and lower operating cost matter more than cabin size and endurance.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Embraer Phenom 300E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 6.80 | $ 3.88 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Latitude | Phenom 300E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 2731 | 2,010 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | 12394 | 6914 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 2,936 | $ 1,758 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 458 | 464 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $19,305,000 | $9,650,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 26800 | 25560 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | PW306D1 | Canada PW535E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 5907 | 3360 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | 757 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 62 | 51.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 72.3 | 52.16 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 21.8 | 17.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 20.9 | 16.75 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 4.4 | 3.6 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 15.9 | 14.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 27 | 10 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | 74 |