Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna Citation M2 and Embraer Phenom 100EV sit in the very light jet category, typically carrying about 4–6 passengers; the M2 generally offers roughly 1,200–1,500 nm of range, while the 100EV is similar, often around 1,100–1,200 nm. Moving up to light jets, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ and CJ4 and the Embraer Phenom 300E usually seat about 6–9; the CJ3+ commonly lands around 2,000 nm, the CJ4 stretches farther at roughly 2,100–2,200 nm, and the Phenom 300E is in the same bracket, often about 2,000 nm. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is typically classified as a midsize jet, carrying about 7–9 passengers with range commonly around 2,000–2,100 nm, emphasizing cabin comfort. The Embraer Legacy 500 is a super-midsize jet, often configured for about 8–12 passengers and reaching roughly 3,000 nm. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with a “large light-jet” feel, usually 6–10 passengers and about 2,000 nm range, notable for operational flexibility.