Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 vs Embraer Phenom 100EV
Summary
The Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 and the Embraer Phenom 100EV are two very light jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 flies farther (1,550 vs 1,178 nm); the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 carries more (7 vs 6 pax); the Embraer Phenom 100EV is faster (406 vs 404 kt). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 reaches more nonstop (246 versus 219). On a route like Luton, Luton – Mykonos (1,387 nm), only the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
372nm
24.0% · Citation M2 Gen2 ahead
Cruise speed
2kt
0.5% · Phenom 100EV ahead
Cabin height
0.1ft
2.0% · Phenom 100EV ahead
Max passengers
1
14.3% · Citation M2 Gen2 ahead
Nonstop reach
246 / 219
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Citation M2 Gen2 | Phenom 100EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 1,550 nm (2,870.6 km)✓ | 1,178 nm (2,181.7 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 404 kt (748.2 km/h) | 406 kt (751.9 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m) | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 10,800 lb (4,898.8 kg) | 10,692 lb (4,849.8 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 6 count✓ | 4 count |
| Max passengers | 7 count✓ | 6 count |
| Cabin height | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) | 4.9 ft (1.49 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) | 5.1 ft (1.55 m)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 46 cuft (1.3 m3) | 70 cuft (1.98 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Williams FJ44-1AP-21 | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F1-E |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 1,965 lbf | 1,730 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Route capability is estimated from published range; figures are not booking prices.
On a real route
Luton, Luton – Mykonos — 1,387 nm. Only the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 makes this nonstop (estimate).
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