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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Caravan vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper Seminole vs Piper Seneca

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper Arrow are high-performance single‑engine pistons, typically carrying about 4–6 people; the G36 is roomier and generally offers longer legs, while the Arrow is usually shorter‑range with 2–4 adults plus bags depending on loading. The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper Seneca are light twin‑engine pistons, commonly seating 4–6; they add redundancy and better climb but often trade some useful load and simplicity for higher operating cost, with ranges typically similar to or modestly better than comparable singles. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, high‑performance piston single for about 4–6, aimed at comfortable IFR travel with solid range. The Piper M500 is a single‑engine turboprop, usually 4–6, faster with longer practical range than most pistons. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a utility‑oriented, turbocharged piston single, often configured for 4–6 with good load flexibility and respectable range. The Cessna Caravan is a utility turboprop, commonly seating 9–14, optimized for payload and short/rough fields, with moderate range compared with smaller, faster personal aircraft.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna Turbo StationairCessna CaravanPiper M350Piper M500Piper ArrowPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit22222222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 1.08$ 3.07$ 1.34$ 3.11$ 1.36$ 1.69
Total Seats666106666
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRVFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftCessnaCessnaPiperPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36206 Turbo StationairCaravanM350M500ArrowSeneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480920703107013431000700828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.18$ 0.38$ 0.22$ 0.78$ 0.23$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1450105033051308169811911331
Standard Cabin Seats44484444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 174$ 571$ 285$ 579$ 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)202176161186213260162200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $925,000 $745,000 $2,355,000$1,195,000$2,122,600 $765,000 $1,095,000
Min Crew11
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin
Cockpit22222222
Total Seats666106566
Standard Cabin Seats44484444
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-Pressurized5.65.5
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Galley LocationMID
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Engine
FADECNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BTIO-540-AJ1APT6A-114ATIO-540-AE2APT6A-42AO-360-AIH6TSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)17001700200036002000360020001800
TBO (yrs)1212121212
Horsepower300300350675350500180220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedCarburetedFuel Injected
No. of Engines21111122
Fuel Capacity (gal)1947487120170108122
Flat RatingISA + 31ISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.528.337.62929.627.628.6
Wingspan (ft)37.933.53652.14343.238.639
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.53.65.44.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24.24.544
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.612.112.812.312.3
Overall Height (ft)9.88.69.41511.411.38.510
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100165165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)461011322020
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13