Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Caravan vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper Seneca
The Baron G58 and Piper Seneca are light piston twins, typically carrying about 4–6 people with roughly 900–1,300 nm range depending on loading and reserves. The Bonanza G36 and Piper M350 are pressurized (M350) or unpressurized (G36) high-performance pistons, generally 4–6 seats and about 800–1,400 nm range. The Piper M500 and Daher TBM 960 are single‑engine turboprops aimed at fast personal/business travel, usually 4–6 passengers with about 1,200–1,700 nm range. The Cessna Caravan is a utility single turboprop optimized for payload and short/rough fields, commonly 9–14 seats with about 800–1,200 nm range. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a premium single turboprop with executive seating around 6–9 (up to 10), and roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range. The King Air 260 and 360 are twin turboprops for corporate missions, typically 6–9 passengers with about 1,700–2,000 nm range, while the 360ER extends this to roughly 2,500+ nm. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin turboprop, often 6–8 passengers with about 1,700–1,900 nm range.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Caravan | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M350 | Piper M500 | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 4.30 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.07 | $ 2.25 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Daher TBM | Piaggio | Pilatus | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | Caravan | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | M350 | M500 | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 1420 | 1560 | 2338 | 1070 | 1730 | 1530 | 1803 | 1343 | 1000 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | 3760 | 5145 | 6585 | 3305 | 2908 | 3775 | — | 1308 | 1698 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 1,333 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 571 | $ 744 | — | $ 793 | $ 285 | $ 579 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 310 | 312 | 303 | 186 | 330 | 400 | 290 | 213 | 260 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $6,450,000 | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $2,355,000 | $4,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $1,195,000 | $2,122,600 | $1,095,000 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | — | 7 | 9 | — | — | — |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Flushing | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | No | No | Optional | — | No | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | — | 7 | 9 | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | — | — | FWD | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | Un-Pressurized | 6.2 | 9 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.5 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No | Optional | Refreshment Center | No | — | No | No | — | Refreshment Centre | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 15293 | — | — | — | 14390 | 24000 | 13100 | — | 12600 | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | FWD | FWD | — | MID | — | — | — | MID | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | Optional | Yes | — | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6600 | — | — | 8244 | — |
| Engine | ||||||||||||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | PT6A-114A | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | AvGas | — | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | 3500 | 3600 | 5000 | 2000 | 3600 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 850 | 1050 | 1050 | 675 | 850 | 850 | 1200 | 350 | 500 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 544 | 539 | 775 | — | — | — | — | 120 | 170 | 122 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 31 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | — | ISA + 55 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | — | — | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 43.8 | 46.7 | 46.7 | 37.6 | 35.3 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 29 | 29.6 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 52.1 | 42.1 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 43 | 43.2 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 4 | 6.1 | 5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 12.8 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 12.3 | 12.3 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 14.8 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 15 | — | 13.1 | 14 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | — | — | — | — | 123 | — | — | 165 | 165 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 55 | 71 | 71 | 32 | — | 35.2 | 40 | 20 | 20 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 3.5 | 4.25 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — |