Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seminole vs Piper Seneca
The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Baron G58 are high-end piston aircraft: the G36 is a fast, refined single with typical seating for six and mid-to-long cross-country range, while the Baron G58 is a twin-engine step up in redundancy and climb performance, usually carrying five to six with comparable cross-country legs but higher fuel burn. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a utility-oriented, turbocharged single aimed at hauling people and gear; it’s commonly configured for six and trades speed for short-field capability and solid range. Piper’s M-class are pressurized, turbine aircraft for longer, higher-altitude travel: the M350 is a pressurized piston single for about five to six with strong range; the M500 and M600 SLS are turboprops, typically seating five to six, and offer the longest legs of this group, with the M600 generally the longest-range and highest-performance. The Piper Arrow is a smaller, retractable-gear piston single, typically four seats and shorter range. The Piper Seneca is a light piston twin, generally six seats, with range suited to regional missions rather than maximum endurance.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Piper M350 | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS | Piper Arrow | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | 206 Turbo Stationair | M350 | M500 | M600 | Arrow | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 703 | 1343 | 1000 | 1406 | 700 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | — | 1308 | 1698 | 2200 | 1191 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 174 | $ 285 | $ 579 | $ 603 | $ 221 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 161 | 213 | 260 | 274 | 162 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $745,000 | $1,195,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 | $765,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Min Crew | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.6 | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | — | No | No | — | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | MID | MID | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | — | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 12600 | 12600 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 8244 | 8644 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | TIO-540-AJ1A | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A | O-360-AIH6 | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | — | — | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 2000 | 2000 | 3600 | 3600 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | — | — | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 350 | 350 | 500 | 600 | 180 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | 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 | 87 | 120 | 170 | 260 | 108 | 122 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | — | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 28.3 | 29 | 29.6 | 29.7 | 27.6 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 36 | 43 | 43.2 | 43.2 | 38.6 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 9.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 8.5 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | — | 165 | 165 | 165 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 11 | 20 | 20 | 20 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — |