Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Embraer Phenom 100EV sits in the very light jet category, typically carrying about 4–7 passengers with roughly 1,000–1,200 nm range. Moving up, the Cessna Citation XLS+ and Pilatus PC-24 are light jets: both commonly seat about 7–9; the XLS+ is generally around ~2,000 nm range, while the PC-24 is similar to slightly higher (about ~2,000+ nm) and is notable for rougher-field versatility. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a top-end light/entry-midsize jet, usually 6–10 passengers, with roughly ~2,000–2,200 nm range. The Embraer Praetor 600 and Cessna Citation Longitude are super-midsize jets: both typically accommodate about 8–12 passengers, with the Praetor 600 around ~4,000 nm and the Longitude roughly ~3,500 nm class. At the large-cabin end, the Gulfstream G400 is a long-range large-cabin jet, generally configured for around 10–16 passengers with range in the ~4,000+ nm class.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G400 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.23 | $ 5.34 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.74 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Longitude | XLS+ | Phenom 100EV | Phenom 300E | Praetor 600 | G400 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3500 | 1906 | 1,178 | 2,010 | 4018 | 4200 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.84 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | — | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,500 | $ 2,303 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,758 | $ 3,141 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 430 | 406 | 464 | 542 | 539 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $29,965,000 | $15,500,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $20,995,000 | 34500000 | $11,800,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7540 | 3451 | 6914 | — | 30650 | 6680 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | — | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 | — | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 12 | — | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.3 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 9.7 | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 8 | — | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25400 | 25230 | 21280 | 25560 | 27140 | — | 23500 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 5800 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | HTF7700L | PW545C | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | — | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | — | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 19 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7665 | 4119 | 1730 | 3360 | 7528 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1478 | — | 543 | 757 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | 1963 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 73.2 | 52.5 | 42.1 | 51.2 | 68.1 | — | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 68.9 | 56.3 | 40.4 | 52.16 | 70.5 | — | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 6.8 | — | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 6 | — | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 18.5 | 11 | 17.2 | 24.1 | — | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 19.4 | 17.2 | 14.3 | 16.75 | 21 | — | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.7 | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.5 | 14.3 | 9 | 14.8 | 21.3 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 45 | — | 90 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 80 | 60 | 74 | 110 | — | — |