Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Citation M2 and Phenom 100EV sit in the light-entry category, typically carrying about 4–7 passengers. They’re best for shorter missions, with the M2 generally around 1,300–1,600 nm class range and the 100EV roughly around 1,100–1,200 nm. Stepping up, the Citation CJ3+ and CJ4 are light jets with more cabin and capability, commonly configured for about 6–9 passengers. The CJ3+ is roughly in the ~1,900–2,100 nm range class, while the CJ4 stretches farther, about ~2,100–2,200+ nm. The Phenom 300E is a high-performing light jet often viewed at the top of the segment, usually 6–9 passengers, with range commonly around ~2,000–2,200 nm. The Citation XLS+ is typically considered a light-to-midsize crossover, often seating about 7–9, with range around ~1,800–2,100 nm but with a notably larger, more “midsize-feel” cabin. The Praetor 500 and 600 are true midsize and super-midsize jets, typically 8–12 passengers, with the 500 around ~3,300 nm and the 600 around ~4,000 nm, aimed at longer nonstop city pairs.