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Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls

By category, the Embraer Phenom 100EV is a very light jet (VLJ), while the Piper M350, M500, and M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprops, with the M350 being pressurized piston and the others turbine-powered. In range, the Phenom 100EV typically offers the longest jet-style point‑to‑point capability at roughly 1,100–1,200 nm, optimized for faster trips. The M350 is generally the shortest‑range option of this group at about 1,300 nm (depending on power settings and reserves), while the M500 is commonly around 1,000–1,100 nm and the M600 SLS around 1,400–1,500 nm, giving it the broadest practical turboprop reach among the Pipers listed. For passenger capacity, the Phenom 100EV is usually configured for four to six passengers in the cabin (plus pilot[s]), whereas the M350, M500, and M600 SLS are typically arranged for five to six occupants total, with seating flexibility depending on interior configuration and mission. Overall, the Phenom emphasizes speed; the M600 SLS emphasizes range and utility; the M350 and M500 sit between, with the M350 favoring efficiency and the M500 higher cruise performance.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 100EVPiper M350Piper M500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 2.84$ 1.34$ 3.11$ 2.19
Min Crew1—11
Total Seats7666
ManufacturerEmbraerPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NamePhenom 100EVM350M500M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1,178134310001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.22$ 0.78$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats7———
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3451130816982200
Standard Cabin Seats5444
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,152$ 285$ 579$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)406213260274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$1,195,000$2,122,600$3,081,400
Flight Rules—VFRIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Flushing—NoNo
Min Crew1—11
Crew RestNo———
Jump SeatNo———
Total Seats6655
Max Cabin Seats6———
Lavatory LocationAFT———
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.35.65.55.6
Galley / RefreshmentNo—Refreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats4444
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)21280—1260012600
Galley Location——MIDMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——82448644
Engine
FADECYesNoNoNo
ModelPW617F1-ETIO-540-AE2APT6A-42APT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3500200036003600
Flat RatingISA + 8—ISA + 55ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)1730———
No. of Engines2111
Fuel Burn (lbph)543———
Fuel Type—AvGas——
TBO (yrs)—12——
Horsepower—350500600
Fuel Delivery—Fuel Injected——
Fuel Capacity (gal)—120170260
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.12929.629.7
Wingspan (ft)40.44343.243.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.3———
Cabin Width (ft)5.14.14.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.9444
Cabin Length (ft)1112.312.312.3
Overall Height (ft)14.311.411.311.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.6———
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)9———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)6013——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10202020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—165165165