Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls
The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Bonanza G36 are piston aircraft aimed at personal and light business travel; both typically seat about six, with the Baron offering twin‑engine redundancy while the Bonanza emphasizes simplicity and efficiency. Their practical trip lengths are in the roughly 600–1,200 nautical mile class, depending heavily on payload and reserves. The Piper M600 SLS steps up to a pressurized single‑engine turboprop category, still generally a six‑seat cabin, but with longer legs (about 1,000–1,500 nautical miles) and higher cruise capability than the pistons. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop business aircraft, usually configured for about 8–11 passengers, optimized for longer missions and endurance with range commonly around 1,500–2,000+ nautical miles. The Beechcraft Denali is a new‑generation single‑engine turboprop positioned between the M600 and King Air class, typically around 6–9 passengers with expected range in the ~1,600 nautical mile neighborhood. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop executive aircraft, commonly 7–9 passengers, offering jet‑like cruise speeds with ranges typically around 1,400–1,800 nautical miles.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 4.37 | $ 4.08 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Piaggio | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | KingAir 350ER | KingAir Denali | Avanti EVO | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 2338 | 1600 | 1530 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.68 | — | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | 6585 | 3280 | 3775 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 1,324 | $ 1,111 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 303 | 285 | 400 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $8,750,000 | $4,150,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 9 | 9 | 7 | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Flushing | No | No |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | — | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 9 | 9 | 7 | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | AFT | AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 6.5 | 5 | 9 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Refreshment Center | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 11065 | 24000 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 6600 | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | PT6A–66B | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 3600 | — | 3600 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 1050 | — | 850 | 600 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 775 | — | — | 260 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 28 | ISA + 55 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | 100 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 46.7 | 14.86 | 47.3 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 57.9 | 54.3 | 47.1 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 19.5 | 12.6 | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 14.4 | 4.65 | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | — | — | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 71 | 48 | 35.2 | 20 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.5 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 19.5 | 12.6 | — | — |