Embraer Phenom 100 vs Cessna Citation Mustang
The Cessna Citation Mustang and Phenom 100 are direct very-light-jet competitors of the same generation — both single-pilot capable, both ~340 kt cruise, both ~1,000 nm range. The Mustang is the lighter, simpler airplane; the Phenom 100 the slightly larger and more refined cabin.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 124
- Median asking
- $2,400,000
- Range
- $1,846,361–$3,121,185
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 18
- Source marketplaces
- 10
- Model years available
- 2009–2025
- For sale now
- 213
- Median asking
- $2,350,000
- Range
- $1,468,479–$5,995,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 30
- Source marketplaces
- 12
- Model years available
- 2006–2024
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Embraer Phenom 100 | Cessna Citation Mustang |
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| Price Range | $1,846,361 – $3,121,185 | $1,468,479 – $5,995,000 |
| Category | Very Light Jet | Very Light Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 5 |
| Cruise Speed | 360 kts (667 km/h) | 310 kts (574 km/h) |
| Range | 1,178 nm (2,182 km) | 1,150 nm (2,130 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 10,472 lbs (4,750 kg) | 8,645 lbs (3,921 kg) |
| Useful Load | 2,400 lbs (1,089 kg) | 2,260 lbs (1,025 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 319.0 gal (1207 L) | 252.0 gal (954 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 100.0 GPH (378 L/h) | 88.0 GPH (333 L/h) |
| TBO | 3,500 hrs | 3,500 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $250,000 | $220,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $250,000 | $200,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $1,500 | $1,300 |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateEmbraer Phenom 100
Cessna Citation Mustang
Which Should You Buy: Embraer Phenom 100 or Cessna Citation Mustang?
Bottom line: Choose the Mustang for the lowest entry-jet acquisition and operating cost. Choose the Phenom 100 for the larger cabin, modern Embraer build quality and stronger residual values. Production status: both out-of-production (Mustang 2017, Phenom 100 still available as 100EV).
Pick the Phenom 100 if…
- More seats — 6 vs 5.
- Faster cruise — 360 kts vs 310 kts.
- Longer range — 1178 nm vs 1150 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2008 vs 2006.
Pick the Citation Mustang if…
- Budget matters — from $1,468,479 vs $1,846,361, you save ~$377,882.
- Lower operating cost — ~$1300/hr vs $1500/hr.
- More inventory — 177 listings vs 103.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.