Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e

The Cessna Citation M2 and Embraer Phenom 100EV are very light jets aimed at short regional missions, typically carrying about four to six passengers; the M2 generally offers around 1,500 nm of range, while the 100EV is in a similar short-range class at roughly 1,100–1,200 nm. Moving up, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light jet optimized for longer legs and more cabin utility, commonly seating six to eight passengers and offering about 2,000 nm of range. The Cessna Citation CJ4 sits at the top of the CJ light-jet line and is often described as a “light/super-light” jet, typically accommodating seven to nine passengers with a range around 2,100–2,200 nm. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a super-light jet with one of the largest cabins in its class, usually configured for seven to nine passengers and delivering roughly 2,000–2,100 nm of range. Overall, M2 and 100EV suit shorter hops, while CJ3+, CJ4, and 300E target longer trips with more space.