Embraer Phenom 300E versus Phenom 300

The same cabin, but different engines, avionics and capabilities: a closer look at what a Phenom 300E owner pays for.

A comparison in figures

Two aircraft, two missions

01Light Business Jet

Embraer Phenom 300

Range: 1,903 nautical miles
Payload: 1,142 pounds with full fuel supply
Cabin: 324 cubic feet
Engines: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E

02Light Business Jet

Embraer Phenom 300E

Range: 2,010 nautical miles
Payload: 1,586 pounds with full fuel supply
Cabin: 324 cubic feet
Engines: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E1

Phenom 300E vs 300

Evolution without format change

Phenom 300E does not change the class and size of the original aircraft. The update focuses on engines, avionics and interiors, so the transition to a new model feels like the development of a familiar platform.

With the more powerful PW535E1, the aircraft received a small increase in speed and range, and the payload at full fuel increased more noticeably - by about 444 pounds.

Comparison of Phenom 300E and Phenom 300

Phenom 300E vs 300

Same size, more modern equipment

Both versions have a cabin of 324 cubic feet, the same basic dimensions and a closed toilet in the tail. Therefore, the update can not be estimated only by centimeters of the cabin.

Phenom 300E received a redesigned interior and Prodigy avionics complex based on the Garmin G3000 instead of the G1000. It is the electronics and comfort details that form most of the difference in everyday operation.

Comparison of Phenom 300E and Phenom 300 cabs

Phenom 300E vs 300

When payment makes sense

The Phenom 300 remains a strong option in the secondary market: it is cheaper and slightly more economical in variable costs. The Phenom 300E offers a more modern cockpit, increased payload and slightly longer range.

If the routes fit into the capabilities of the original model, the condition of the particular side may be more important than the index E. For intensive operation, new equipment and additional stock of characteristics become more significant.

In specific terms

Figures side by side

Distance with four passengers

Embraer Phenom 3001 903 nm

Embraer Phenom 300E2 010 nm

The 300E adds about 107 nautical miles.

Full fuel payload

Embraer Phenom 3001 142 lb

Embraer Phenom 300E1 586 lb

The updated model more confidently combines range and loading.

Salon volume

Embraer Phenom 300324 ft³

Embraer Phenom 300E324 ft³

The cabin size has not changed.

Variable cost per hour

Embraer Phenom 300$2 416

Embraer Phenom 300E$2 488

The difference is about 3% in favor of Phenom 300.

Quick verdict

The right aircraft for the route

Phenom 300 remains a rational purchase, and 300E justifies the surcharge with modern avionics, increased load and a small increase in range.