Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700
The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for short to medium trips, typically offering roughly 1,700–2,100 nautical miles of range and seating about 7–9 passengers in a comfortable cabin. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop, best viewed as an owner-operator, point‑to‑point aircraft rather than a cabin-class jet; it generally carries about 4–6 passengers with around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range jet, commonly configured for about 13 passengers and capable of roughly 3,900 nautical miles, making it well suited to transcontinental and some transatlantic missions. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end as an ultra‑long‑range, large-cabin flagship, typically accommodating around 13–19 passengers with approximately 7,000+ nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop intercontinental flights with substantially more space and amenities than the others.
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Daher TBM 960 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | $ 2.25 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | TBM 960 | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 1730 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | $ 0.56 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | 2908 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | $ 744 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 330 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $4,450,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | Optional |
| Jump Seat | No | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | 6.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | 14390 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | PW545C | TBM 960 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 3500 | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | — | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 35.3 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 | 42.1 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | 4 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | 4.1 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 | 13.4 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 | — | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | — | 195 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | — |