Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Cessna Citation M2 is a very light jet aimed at short regional trips, typically carrying about 4–6 passengers with an NBAA range around 1,150 nautical miles. Stepping up, the Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet with noticeably more cabin and speed, commonly seating 6–8 passengers and offering roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range. The Cessna Citation Latitude sits in the midsize category, usually configured for 7–9 passengers, with about 2,700 nautical miles of range, making it better suited to longer domestic or some transcontinental missions. The Embraer Praetor 600 is in the super-midsize class, generally accommodating 8–10 passengers and stretching range to about 4,000 nautical miles, enabling more consistent long-haul city pairs. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin jet derived from the ERJ platform, often arranged for 12–14 passengers and offering approximately 3,900 nautical miles of range, prioritizing cabin volume and comfort over the latest super-midsize efficiency.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation M2 | Embraer Legacy 650E | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.80 | $ 3.45 | $ 8.41 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Latitude | M2 | Legacy 650E | Phenom 300E | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2731 | 1400 | 3980 | 2,010 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.85 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | 19 | 10 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12394 | 3810 | 22510 | 6914 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,936 | $ 1,395 | $ 3,860 | $ 1,758 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Elite | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 404 | 458 | 464 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $19,305,000 | $5,150,000 | $26,500,000 | $9,650,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 26800 | 22027 | 21650 | 25560 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5,950 | — | — | — | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW306D1 | FJ44-1AP-21 | AE3007A2 | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | 6000 | 3500 | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 5907 | 1965 | 9020 | 3360 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1114 | 516 | 1901 | 757 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1700 | 492 | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 62 | 42.6 | 86.5 | 51.2 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 72.3 | 47.3 | 69.5 | 52.16 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.4 | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 4.8 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 4.8 | 6 | 4.9 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 21.8 | 11 | 42.4 | 17.2 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.9 | 14 | 22.2 | 16.75 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.4 | 3.1 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.9 | 8.8 | 30.3 | 14.8 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 100 | 46 | — | 74 | 110 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 27 | — | 286 | 10 | 45 |