Cessna Excel/XLS vs Embraer EMB-545 Legacy 450
Side-by-side specs, range, and real operating costs for up to 5 aircraft.
Mission Performance
Tap to isolateValues normalised across compared aircraft. Fuel Economy is inverted (lower burn = higher score). See table below for raw figures.
Mission Performance Details
| Metric | Cessna Excel/XLS Cessna | Embraer EMB-545 Legacy 450 Embraer S.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Stall Speed | 89 kts | 85 kts |
| Approach Speed | 116 kts | 111 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 441 kts | 462 kts |
| Range | 2,100 nm | 2,900 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 3,790 fpm | 2,100 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 239.0 gph | — |
Flight Profile
Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.
Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.
Fuel Burn
Based on published cruise fuel flow
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: trip distance exceeds published range.
Trip time estimated from published cruise speed and distance. Fuel burn is a published cruise figure; actual consumption varies with altitude, loading, and conditions.
Runway Performance
Density altitude adjusted estimates
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
Landing ground roll
FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.
Estimated Operating Costs
| Metric | Cessna Excel/XLS Cessna | Embraer EMB-545 Legacy 450 Embraer S.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | $1,434/hr | —/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $2,942/hr | —/hr |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | —/yr | —/yr |
| Hangar | $13,308/yr | —/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $2,500/yr | —/yr |
| Total Fixed | $15,808/yr | —/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Cessna Excel/XLS Cessna | Embraer EMB-545 Legacy 450 Embraer S.A. |
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| Useful Load | 7,400 lbs | 14,934 lbs |
| MTOW | 20,200 lbs | 35,724 lbs |
| Seating | 11 | 9 |
| Fuel Capacity | 1,006 gal | 1,749 gal |
| Engines | 2× Turbofan | 2× Jet |
| Landing Gear | Retractable | Retractable |
| Pressurized | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 56.3 ft | 66.0 ft |
| Length | 52.5 ft | 64.0 ft |
| Tail Height | 17.2 ft | 21.0 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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