Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Diamond Aircraft Da42 Vi vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seneca
The Baron G58, Bonanza G36, DA42 VI, DA62, and Piper Seneca are piston aircraft, generally best for shorter to mid-length missions. Among them, the Bonanza G36 is a high-performance single with typical seating around six, while the Baron G58 is a twin with similar passenger capacity but added redundancy. The DA42 VI is a lighter, efficient diesel twin usually carrying four to five, whereas the larger DA62 typically carries six to seven with more cabin volume. The Seneca is a cabin-class piston twin commonly configured for about six. The King Air 260 and the forthcoming King Air Denali are turboprops aimed at faster, higher, longer-range travel with more payload; both are commonly used for corporate and utility flying, with typical seating around seven to nine depending on interior. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single-engine turboprop with a large cabin, often configured for six to nine passengers and noted for strong range and utility. The Piper M500 and M600 SLS are single-engine turboprops, typically seating five to six, offering more speed and range than pistons but less cabin and payload than PC-12 or King Air class aircraft.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Diamond Aircraft DA42 VI | Diamond Aircraft DA62 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 4.30 | $ 4.08 | $ 1.11 | $ 1.18 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Diamond Aircraft | Diamond Aircraft | Pilatus | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | KingAir 250 | KingAir Denali | DA42 VI | DA62 | PC-12 NGX | M500 | M600 | Seneca |
| Certification | 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 | 1600 | 1273 | 1283 | 1803 | 1000 | 1406 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.28 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | 3760 | 3280 | 1298 | 1565 | — | 1698 | 2200 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | — | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 1,333 | $ 1,111 | $ 211 | $ 225 | $ 793 | $ 579 | $ 603 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 310 | 285 | 190 | 190 | 290 | 260 | 274 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $6,450,000 | $4,150,000 | $869,000 | $1,290,000 | $5,350,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 | $1,095,000 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 8 | 9 | — | 5 | 9 | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | — | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Flushing | 1 Flushing | — | — | Optional | No | No | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 8 | 9 | — | 5 | 9 | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | AFT | AFT | — | — | FWD | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 6.5 | 5 | — | — | 5.8 | 5.5 | 5.6 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No | No | — | — | No | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 15293 | 11065 | — | — | 13100 | 12600 | 12600 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | MID | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8244 | 8644 | — |
| Engine | ||||||||||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | PT6A-52 | Catalyst™ | AE300 | AE330 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | — | — | Diesel / Jet Fuel | Diesel / Jet Fuel | — | — | — | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 3600 | — | 1800 | 1800 | 5000 | 3600 | 3600 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 850 | — | 168 | 180 | 1200 | 500 | 600 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | — | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 544 | — | 79.4 | 89 | — | 170 | 260 | 122 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 37 | — | — | — | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 76.4 | 86 | 402 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 43.8 | 14.86 | 28.1 | 30.1 | 47.25 | 29.6 | 29.7 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 57.9 | 54.3 | 44.5 | 47.8 | 53.33 | 43.2 | 43.2 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | — | 5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | — | 4.9 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 16.7 | 12.6 | — | — | 16.9 | 12.3 | 12.3 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 14.8 | 4.65 | 8.2 | 9.3 | 14 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | 165 | 165 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 55 | 48 | — | — | 40 | 20 | 20 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 4.25 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 16.7 | 12.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |