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Cessna Citation M2 vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Cessna Citation M2 is a light twin‑jet built primarily for short to mid‑range business trips, typically carrying about 4 to 6 passengers in a compact cabin (often up to 7 with certain layouts) and offering roughly 1,200–1,500 nautical miles of range depending on load and reserves. The Daher TBM 910 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, usually configured for about 4 to 6 passengers (up to 6 seats in many interiors), and generally provides the longest reach of the three at around 1,500–1,700 nautical miles, making it especially strong for longer owner‑flown missions. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop with a larger, stand‑up‑style cabin relative to the M2 and TBM 910, commonly seating about 6 to 7 passengers (often up to 8), and it typically delivers about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range. In category terms, the M2 emphasizes jet smoothness and altitude performance, the TBM 910 emphasizes efficient long‑range turboprop capability, and the Avanti EVO emphasizes cabin space and turboprop speed.

SpecCessna Citation M2Daher TBM 910Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.45$ 2.25
Min Crew111
Total Seats868
ManufacturerCessna CitationDaher TBMPiaggio
Aircraft NameM2TBM 910Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)140017301530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.58$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats77
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)381029083775
Standard Cabin Seats646
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,395$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)404330400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$5,150,000$4,250,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoNo
Min Crew111
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats868
Max Cabin Seats77
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.56.29
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment CentreNo
Standard Cabin Seats646
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)220271439024000
Galley LocationMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelFJ44-1AP-21PT6A-66DPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)350035003600
Flat RatingISA + 7ISA + 49ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)1965
No. of Engines212
Fuel Burn (lbph)516
Fuel Capacity (gal)492291
Horsepower850850
Fuel Burn (gph)37100
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.635.347.3
Wingspan (ft)47.342.147.1
Aisle Step (ft)0.4
Cabin Width (ft)4.846.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)1113.414.9
Overall Height (ft)1414.313.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.13.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)8.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3035.2