Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls
The Baron G58 and Bonanza G36 are piston aircraft in the personal/owner-flown category, typically seating about 5–6. They suit shorter missions, with the Baron generally offering somewhat more practical cross-country flexibility than the Bonanza, but both are fundamentally regional travelers rather than long-range transports. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop step up in category and capability, still owner-flown oriented, usually carrying about 5–6 with a noticeably longer practical range than the pistons. The TBM 910 and TBM 960 are high-performance single turboprops, typically 4–6 passengers in comfort, aimed at fast point-to-point travel with ranges that generally exceed the M600; the 960 is the more capable evolution. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a larger utility single turboprop, commonly 6–9 passengers, prioritizing cabin space and mission versatility with strong range. The King Air 360 and 360ER are twin‑turboprop business aircraft, typically 6–9 passengers; the 360ER is the longer-range variant. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed twin turboprop business aircraft, usually 6–9 passengers, emphasizing speed with solid range.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Piaggio | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 1560 | 2338 | 1730 | 1730 | 1530 | 1803 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | 5145 | 6585 | 2908 | 2908 | 3775 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 744 | $ 744 | — | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 312 | 303 | 330 | 330 | 400 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | 7 | 9 | — |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | No | No | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD | MID | MID | — | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | 7 | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | AFT | AFT | — | — | — | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 9 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Optional | Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre | — | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 14390 | 14390 | 24000 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6600 | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 3600 | 3600 | 3500 | 3500 | 3600 | 5000 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 1050 | 1050 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 1200 | 600 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 539 | 775 | 291 | — | — | — | 260 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | 100 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 46.7 | 46.7 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 6.1 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | — | 13.1 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | — | — | 123 | 123 | — | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 71 | 71 | 30 | — | 35.2 | 40 | 20 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 3.5 | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 19.5 | 19.5 | — | — | — | — | — |