Cessna Citation M2 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e

The Cessna Citation M2 and Embraer Phenom 100EV are entry-level light jets: both typically seat about four to six passengers in practical corporate layouts, with the Phenom 100EV generally offering a bit more range (roughly 1,100–1,200 nm) than the M2 (about 1,000–1,200 nm depending on conditions and reserves). The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop rather than a jet; it commonly carries four to six passengers and is often chosen for efficiency and shorter-field flexibility, with range typically around 1,400–1,700 nm. The Embraer Phenom 300E steps up into the light-jet “super light” class, carrying about six to nine passengers depending on configuration, and it also leads this group on range, commonly around 1,900–2,000+ nm. In short, the M2 and Phenom 100EV fit shorter light-jet missions, the TBM 960 trades jet speed for efficient longer legs, and the Phenom 300E offers the largest cabin and the longest reach.