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.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Cessna Skyhawk | Cessna Skylane | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Piper M350 | Piper Arrow | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 0.95 | $ 1.01 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.34 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | 172 Skyhawk | 182 Skylane | 206 Turbo Stationair | M350 | Arrow | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 640 | 915 | 703 | 1343 | 700 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | — | — | — | 1308 | 1191 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 118 | $ 146 | $ 174 | $ 285 | $ 221 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 124 | 145 | 161 | 213 | 162 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $415,000 | $530,000 | $745,000 | $1,195,000 | $765,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | — | — | 5.6 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | IO-360-L2A | IO-540-AB1A5 | TIO-540-AJ1A | TIO-540-AE2A | O-360-AIH6 | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 200 | 245 | 350 | 350 | 180 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 42 | 87 | 87 | 120 | 108 | 122 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 27.2 | 29 | 28.3 | 29 | 27.6 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 36.1 | 36 | 36 | 43 | 38.6 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 12.1 | 12.3 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 9 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 11.4 | 8.5 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | — | — | — | 165 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 30 | 32 | 11 | 20 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — |