Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500
The Cessna Citation Latitude and Embraer Praetor 500 are typically positioned as midsize jets, while the Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is often considered a “super-midsize” (or large midsize) option, and the Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet. In range, the Praetor 500 generally leads this group at roughly 3,300+ nautical miles, enabling more nonstop city pairs than the others. The Latitude and Sovereign+ sit in a similar bracket around the mid‑2,800 to low‑3,000 nautical mile range depending on configuration and reserves, with the Sovereign+ often marketed for strong range and runway performance in the super-midsize tier. The Phenom 300E is shorter-legged by comparison, commonly around the 2,000–2,100 nautical mile class, optimized for efficient regional missions. For passenger capacity, typical executive layouts place the Latitude and Praetor 500 around 8–9 passengers, the Sovereign+ commonly around 8–10, and the Phenom 300E usually around 6–8, with exact numbers varying by interior and operator choices.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.80 | $ 6.02 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Latitude | Sovereign + | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2731 | 3138 | 2,010 | 3340 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.85 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12394 | 12790 | 6914 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,936 | $ 2,699 | $ 1,758 | $ 2,779 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 458 | 464 | 466 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $19,305,000 | $19,730,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 26800 | 25230 | 25560 | 27110 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5,950 | — | — | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW306D1 | PW306D | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | 6000 | 6000 | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 5907 | 5907 | 3360 | 6540 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1114 | — | 757 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1700 | 1700 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 62 | 63.5 | 51.2 | 64.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 72.3 | 72.4 | 52.16 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.7 | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 21.8 | 25.3 | 17.2 | 20.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.9 | 20.4 | 16.75 | 21.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.9 | 17.4 | 14.8 | 17.4 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 100 | 100 | 74 | 110 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 27 | 35 | 10 | 40 |