Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Embraer Phenom 300e
The Cessna Citation XLS+ and Embraer Phenom 300E sit in the midsize/light-super-midsize end of the market, typically carrying about 7–9 passengers. The XLS+ is a midsize jet with roughly 2,100 nautical miles of range, while the Phenom 300E is often classed as a light jet with about 2,000–2,100 nautical miles, trading a smaller cabin for strong speed and efficiency. Stepping up, the Cessna Citation Latitude and Embraer Legacy 500 are super-midsize jets, commonly configured for about 8–10 passengers. The Latitude emphasizes cabin volume and comfort with around 2,700 nautical miles of range, while the Legacy 500 offers similar capacity with about 3,100–3,200 nautical miles. At the top of this group, the Cessna Citation Sovereign+ and Cessna Citation Longitude are larger super-midsize aircraft. The Sovereign+ typically seats about 8–10 and is known for good runway performance and about 3,200 nautical miles of range. The Longitude usually carries about 8–12 passengers and extends capability to roughly 3,500 nautical miles.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Embraer Legacy 500 | Embraer Phenom 300E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 | $ 5.34 | $ 6.74 | $ 3.88 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Latitude | Longitude | Sovereign + | XLS+ | Legacy 500 | Phenom 300E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2731 | 3500 | 3138 | 1906 | 3153 | 2,010 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12394 | — | 12790 | 7540 | 14837 | 6914 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,699 | $ 2,303 | $ 3,141 | $ 1,758 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Prodigy Touch (G3000) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 481 | 458 | 430 | 481 | 464 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $19,730,000 | $15,500,000 | $20,000,000 | $9,650,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 26800 | 25400 | 25230 | 25230 | 27140 | 25560 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5,950 | — | — | — | 6000 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | PW306D | PW545C | HTF7500E | Canada PW535E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | 6000 | On-Condition | 6000 | 5000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 5907 | 7665 | 5907 | 4119 | 7036 | 3360 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1114 | 1478 | — | — | 1441 | 757 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1700 | — | 1700 | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 62 | 73.2 | 63.5 | 52.5 | 68.1 | 51.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 72.3 | 68.9 | 72.4 | 56.3 | 66.5 | 52.16 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | 0.7 | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 6 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 21.8 | 25.2 | 25.3 | 18.5 | 24.1 | 17.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.9 | 19.4 | 20.4 | 17.2 | 21.2 | 16.75 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.4 | 14.3 | 21.3 | 14.8 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 100 | — | 100 | 80 | 110 | 74 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 27 | 112 | 35 | 10 | 45 | 10 |