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.
| Spec | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Piper M350 | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.84 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Embraer | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Phenom 100EV | M350 | M500 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1,178 | 1343 | 1000 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.71 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | — | — | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3451 | 1308 | 1698 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,152 | $ 285 | $ 579 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 406 | 213 | 260 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,250,000 | $1,195,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | — | No | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | — | — |
| Jump Seat | No | — | — | — |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.3 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | — | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 21280 | — | 12600 | 12600 |
| Galley Location | — | — | MID | MID |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 8244 | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | No | No | No |
| Model | PW617F1-E | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 2000 | 3600 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 8 | — | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 1730 | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 543 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Type | — | AvGas | — | — |
| TBO (yrs) | — | 12 | — | — |
| Horsepower | — | 350 | 500 | 600 |
| Fuel Delivery | — | Fuel Injected | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 120 | 170 | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 42.1 | 29 | 29.6 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 40.4 | 43 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.3 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.9 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.3 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.6 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 9 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 60 | 13 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 165 | 165 | 165 |