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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Piper M350 vs Piper Seminole vs Piper Seneca

The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper Seneca are light twins, typically carrying six people and offering solid IFR cross‑country capability; in real-world cruise they commonly deliver roughly 800–1,200 nautical miles of range depending on power settings, payload, and reserves. The Bonanza G36 and Piper M350 are high‑performance singles, also usually six seats, with similar mission profiles; the M350 adds turbocharging for better high‑altitude performance, and both generally fall in the broad 900–1,300 nautical mile range. The Cessna Skyhawk is a basic four‑seat trainer and local traveler, most often used shorter‑range, commonly around 500–700 nautical miles. The Piper Arrow is a four‑seat complex single with retractable gear, faster than a Skyhawk but still typically mid‑range, often around 600–900 nautical miles. The Cessna Skylane is a four‑seat utility cruiser with more payload and performance than the Skyhawk, commonly around 700–1,000 nautical miles. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a heavier, high‑wing utility single, typically seating six with strong load‑carrying, and commonly around 800–1,200 nautical miles.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna SkyhawkCessna SkylaneCessna Turbo StationairPiper M350Piper ArrowPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 0.95$ 1.01$ 1.08$ 1.34$ 1.36$ 1.69
Total Seats66446666
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftCessnaCessnaCessnaPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36172 Skyhawk182 Skylane206 Turbo StationairM350ArrowSeneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14809206409157031343700828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.24$ 0.25$ 0.18$ 0.22$ 0.23$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)14501050130811911331
Standard Cabin Seats444444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 118$ 146$ 174$ 285$ 221$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202176124145161213162200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $925,000 $415,000 $530,000 $745,000 $1,195,000 $765,000 $1,095,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Total Seats66446666
Standard Cabin Seats444444
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Engine
FADECNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BIO-360-L2AIO-540-AB1A5TIO-540-AJ1ATIO-540-AE2AO-360-AIH6TSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)17001700200020002000200020001800
TBO (yrs)12121212121212
Horsepower300300200245350350180220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedCarburetedFuel Injected
No. of Engines21111122
Fuel Capacity (gal)19474428787120108122
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.527.22928.32927.628.6
Wingspan (ft)37.933.536.136364338.639
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.53.43.53.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.244.14.24
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.611.911.212.112.3
Overall Height (ft)9.88.699.49.411.48.510
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)461030321120
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13