Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Citation M2 and Phenom 100EV sit in the very light jet category, typically carrying about 4–6 passengers with maximum range in the roughly 1,000–1,200 nautical mile class, making them well suited to short regional trips. Stepping up, the Citation CJ4 and Phenom 300E are light jets with more cabin volume and usual seating around 6–9 passengers; both offer materially longer legs, generally around 1,900–2,100 nautical miles, supporting longer nonstop city pairs while still operating like efficient owner-flown or small-corporate aircraft. The Pilatus PC-24 is commonly positioned as a “light jet with super-versatility,” with typical seating around 6–8 passengers and range broadly comparable to the CJ4/300E class (about 1,800–2,000 nautical miles), but it differentiates itself with a larger cabin and cargo door and with strong short/rough-field capability that expands airport access. In short, M2/100EV emphasize simplicity and shorter missions, CJ4/300E emphasize longer range and higher cruise capability in the light-jet tier, and the PC-24 trades a bit of pure speed emphasis for access and utility.