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

The Cessna Citation M2 and Embraer Phenom 100EV sit in the very light jet category, aimed at short regional missions. The M2 typically carries about 4–5 passengers with roughly 1,200–1,500 nm range, while the Phenom 100EV is similar in seating (about 4–6) with a broadly comparable range, often around 1,100–1,200 nm depending on payload and reserves. Stepping up, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light jet with more cabin and performance, commonly seating about 6–7 passengers and offering roughly 1,800–2,000 nm range. The Embraer Phenom 300E is also a light jet but at the top end of the class, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers and reaching about 2,000+ nm, often edging range and cabin volume versus many light-jet peers. The Embraer Praetor 500 moves into the midsize category, with a larger cabin and higher capability, generally seating about 7–9 passengers and providing approximately 3,000+ nm range for longer nonstop missions.