Citation Mustang vs Phenom 100EV
The Phenom 100EV leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
The Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation Mustang (introduced 2006) and the Embraer Executive Jets Phenom 100EV (introduced 2016) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are business jets, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the Phenom 100EV carries more passengers. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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Citation Mustang vs Phenom 100EV: the key differences
- The Phenom 100EV delivers 2% more range (Citation Mustang: 1,150 nm; Phenom 100EV: 1,178 nm).
- The Phenom 100EV delivers 15% more cruise speed (Citation Mustang: 340 kt; Phenom 100EV: 390 kt).
- The Phenom 100EV delivers 40% more passenger capacity (Citation Mustang: 5 seats; Phenom 100EV: 7 seats).
- The Phenom 100EV is the newer design (introduced 2016 versus 2006 for the Citation Mustang), a gap of 10 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Phenom 100EV is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (10,582 lbs versus 8,645 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for regional and short-to-medium legs, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Phenom 100EV seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the Phenom 100EV leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Citation Mustang can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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Citation Mustang vs Phenom 100EV: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Citation Mustang or the Phenom 100EV?
The Phenom 100EV has the longer published range — 1,178 nm versus 1,150 nm for the Citation Mustang.
Does the Citation Mustang or Phenom 100EV seat more passengers?
The Phenom 100EV carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 7 seats, compared with 5 on the Citation Mustang.
Which is faster, the Citation Mustang or the Phenom 100EV?
The Phenom 100EV cruises faster, at 390 kt versus 340 kt for the Citation Mustang.
Which is newer, the Citation Mustang or the Phenom 100EV?
The Phenom 100EV is the newer design, introduced in 2016 versus 2006 for the Citation Mustang.
Is the Citation Mustang or the Phenom 100EV the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Phenom 100EV is the larger aircraft — 10,582 lbs versus 8,645 lbs for the Citation Mustang.
Should I buy the Citation Mustang or the Phenom 100EV?
On published specifications the Phenom 100EV leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Citation Mustang can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the Citation Mustang vs Phenom 100EV?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.