Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Piper M350 vs Piper Seneca
The Cessna Skyhawk is a single‑engine piston trainer/light touring aircraft with the shortest typical range (roughly 600–800 nm) and usually carries 4 people. The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a faster, higher‑end single‑engine piston aircraft aimed at personal/business travel; it typically seats 6 and often reaches about 700–900 nm. The Piper M350 is also a pressurized single‑engine piston, generally 6 seats, optimized for higher‑altitude cruising with ranges commonly around 1,000–1,300 nm. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a rugged, high‑wing single‑engine utility/touring aircraft, usually 6 seats, with range often around 700–1,000 nm depending on load and options. For twins, the Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin designed for faster cross‑country travel and redundancy; it typically seats 5–6 with range commonly near 800–1,200 nm. The Piper Seneca is a piston twin positioned for family/business travel and training, usually 6 seats, with typical range around 700–1,100 nm depending on variant and fuel.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Cessna Skyhawk | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Piper M350 | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 0.95 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.34 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | 172 Skyhawk | 206 Turbo Stationair | M350 | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 640 | 703 | 1343 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | — | — | 1308 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 118 | $ 174 | $ 285 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | 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 | 161 | 213 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $415,000 | $745,000 | $1,195,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | — | 5.6 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | IO-360-L2A | TIO-540-AJ1A | TIO-540-AE2A | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 200 | 350 | 350 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 42 | 87 | 120 | 122 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 27.2 | 28.3 | 29 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 36.1 | 36 | 43 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4 | 4.2 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 9 | 9.4 | 11.4 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | — | — | 165 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 30 | 11 | 20 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 13 | — |