Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Embraer Phenom 100EV is an entry-level very light jet, typically seating 4–6 passengers with an approximate 1,100–1,200 nm range, aimed at short regional missions. Stepping up, the Cessna Citation CJ4 and Embraer Phenom 300E sit in the light-jet class: both commonly carry about 6–8 passengers, but the CJ4 tends to emphasize efficient, slightly longer legs (roughly 2,000+ nm), while the Phenom 300E is similarly sized with about a ~2,000 nm class range and strong speed/performance for its category. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is generally considered a “super light” jet, usually configured for 7–9 passengers with about a ~2,000 nm class range, trading a larger cabin and more comfortable seating for somewhat less range than true midsize jets. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light/super-light crossover noted for rough-field versatility; it typically seats 6–8 (up to around 10 in high-density) with roughly ~2,000 nm class range. The Embraer Praetor 500 is a midsize jet, typically 8–9 passengers, offering the longest range here at roughly ~3,000+ nm.