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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.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Embraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 500
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 3.88$ 6.02
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1011109
ManufacturerCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameLatitudeSovereign +Phenom 300EPraetor 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)273131382,0103340
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.55$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats912109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)12394127906914
Standard Cabin Seats8967
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,699$ 1,758$ 2,779
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458458464466
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$19,730,000$9,650,000$16,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2212
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats101199
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91299
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.39.49.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8977
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)26800252302556027110
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW306D1PW306DCanada PW535E1HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)600060005000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)5907590733606540
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114757
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)6263.551.264.6
Wingspan (ft)72.372.452.1670.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.70.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.55.16.9
Cabin Height (ft)65.74.96
Cabin Length (ft)21.825.317.220.6
Overall Height (ft)20.920.416.7521.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.43.93.64.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.414.817.4
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)10010074110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)27351040