Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piper M600 Sls
The Cessna Citation XLS+ is best viewed as a midsize business jet: it typically carries about 7–9 passengers and offers transcontinental-capable range for many missions, but it’s generally shorter-legged than large-cabin aircraft, making it well suited to regional and midrange city pairs. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin jet, usually configured for roughly 10–13 passengers, and is aimed at longer intercontinental-style missions than the XLS+, combining higher passenger capacity with substantially greater range. The Dassault Falcon 8X sits in the ultra-long-range, large-cabin class and is the clear leader here for distance, commonly accommodating around 12–16 passengers while offering true global-reach capability and strong flexibility for very long nonstop routes. The Piper M600 SLS is in a completely different category: it’s a single-engine turboprop, typically seating about 4–6 passengers, with shorter range than the jets but lower operating complexity and strong utility for shorter trips and smaller airports.
| Spec | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Dassault Falcon 8X | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.34 | $ 7.66 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | XLS+ | 8X | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1906 | 6450 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7540 | 36900 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,303 | $ 3,805 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 430 | 516 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 16 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | 10.2 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | 29200 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | 8644 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | PW545C | PW307D | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 4119 | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 52.5 | 80.2 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 56.3 | 86.3 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | 7.7 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | 6.2 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 18.5 | 42.7 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.2 | 26.1 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 14.3 | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 80 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 140 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | 165 |