Bombardier Challenger 350 vs Bombardier Challenger 300 vs Embraer Phenom 300
The Challenger 300, Challenger 350 and Embraer Phenom 300 are cross-shopped at the light-to-super-midsize boundary — the proven Challenger 300, its refined 350 successor and the best-selling light Phenom 300. The Challengers offer a wide super-midsize cabin; the Phenom 300 leads the light-jet class. Where each trades now is below.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 18
- Model years available
- 2014–2022
- For sale now
- 42
- Model years available
- 2004–2013
- For sale now
- 88
- Model years available
- 2010–2025
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Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Bombardier Challenger 350 | Bombardier Challenger 300 | Embraer Phenom 300 |
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| Price Range | $17,140,500 – $18,760,500 | $5,201,473 – $14,063,250 | $7,621,250 – $14,537,500 |
| Category | Super-Midsize Jet | Super-Midsize Jet | Light Jet |
| Model Specifications | |||
| Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Cruise Speed | 459 kts (850 km/h) | 450 kts (833 km/h) | 430 kts (796 km/h) |
| Range | 3,200 nm (5,926 km) | 3,100 nm (5,741 km) | 2,010 nm (3,723 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 40,600 lbs (18,416 kg) | 38,850 lbs (17,622 kg) | 18,387 lbs (8,340 kg) |
| Useful Load | 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) | 9,500 lbs (4,309 kg) | 4,800 lbs (2,177 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 1,430.0 gal (5413 L) | 527.0 gal (1995 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 246.0 GPH (931 L/h) | 260.0 GPH (984 L/h) | 155.0 GPH (587 L/h) |
| TBO | 5,000 hrs | 5,000 hrs | 5,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $750,000 | $700,000 | $400,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $550,000 | $500,000 | $350,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $3,800 | $3,500 | $2,200 |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | 2 x Turbofan | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateBombardier Challenger 350
Bombardier Challenger 300
Embraer Phenom 300
Which Should You Buy?
Bottom line: Choose the Phenom 300 for light-jet efficiency and value — strong performance at a lower cost than super-midsize. Choose the Challenger 300 for a proven wide super-midsize cabin and transcontinental range. Choose the 350 for the refined Challenger — winglets and more range on the same wide cabin. On safety all three are twin-engine jets with redundancy and excellent records; the divide is cabin size and class, not safety. Efficient light jet, proven super-mid, or refined super-mid.
Pick the Challenger 350 if…
- Fastest cruise — 459 kts
- Longest range — 3200 nm
- Newest design — built from 2014
Pick the Challenger 300 if…
- Lowest entry price — from $5,201,473
Pick the Phenom 300 if…
- Lowest operating cost — about $2200/hr
- Most listings for sale — 73
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