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Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Cessna Citation Longitude is a super-midsize business jet, positioned for longer nonstop missions than light jets and typically configured for about 8 to 12 passengers (often around 9). Its range is roughly 3,500 nautical miles, making it well suited to transcontinental U.S. flights and some transatlantic city pairs with favorable winds and payload. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet optimized for efficiency and shorter-to-medium missions. It generally seats about 6 to 9 passengers (often 7 to 8) and offers around 2,000 nautical miles of range, ideal for regional and many coast-to-coast missions with a stop depending on conditions. The Embraer Praetor 500 is a midsize jet bridging the gap between light and super-midsize categories. It typically carries about 8 to 10 passengers and has approximately 3,300 nautical miles of range. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super-midsize jet, usually configured for about 8 to 12 passengers (commonly 9 to 10), with about 4,000 nautical miles of range, the longest of the group.

SpecCessna Citation LongitudeEmbraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 5.23$ 3.88$ 6.02$ 6.74
Min Crew2122
Total Seats1010910
ManufacturerCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameLongitudePhenom 300EPraetor 500Praetor 600
CertificationFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)35002,01033404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.65$ 0.55$ 0.86$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats1010912
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats8678
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,500$ 1,758$ 2,779$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481464466542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$29,965,000$9,650,000$16,995,000$20,995,000
Useful Load (lbs)6914
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2122
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats109910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats129912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.49.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8778
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25400255602711027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF7700LCanada PW535E1HTF7500EHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)7665336065407528
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478757
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)73.251.264.668.1
Wingspan (ft)68.952.1670.570.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.3Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.45.16.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)64.966
Cabin Length (ft)25.217.220.624.1
Overall Height (ft)19.416.7521.121
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.64.74.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.514.817.421.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112104045
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74110110