Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper Seminole vs Piper Seneca
The Beechcraft Bonanza G36, Piper Arrow, and Cessna Turbo Stationair are generally viewed as high-performance single‑engine piston aircraft, while the Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper Seneca are piston twins, and the Piper M350 and M500 are pressurized single‑engine turboprops. In range terms, the Arrow is typically the shortest‑leg option, suited to regional trips. The G36 and Turbo Stationair commonly offer solid cross‑country capability in the midrange category, while the Baron G58 and Seneca often trade some range for twin‑engine redundancy, with respectable but not class‑leading legs. The M350 usually extends range beyond most piston singles thanks to higher cruise and pressurization, and the M500 typically provides the longest range of this group, pairing turboprop speed with strong endurance. For passenger capacity, the Arrow is commonly a four‑seat airplane, the G36 and Baron G58 are typically six seats, the Turbo Stationair is often configured for six and can be arranged for more seats depending on model/fit, the Seneca is typically six, and both the M350 and M500 are generally six-seat aircraft.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Piper M350 | Piper M500 | Piper Arrow | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | 206 Turbo Stationair | M350 | M500 | Arrow | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 703 | 1343 | 1000 | 700 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | — | 1308 | 1698 | 1191 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 174 | $ 285 | $ 579 | $ 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 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 161 | 213 | 260 | 162 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $745,000 | $1,195,000 | $2,122,600 | $765,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Min Crew | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 5.6 | 5.5 | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | — | No | — | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | MID | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | — | Refreshment Centre | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 12600 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 8244 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | TIO-540-AJ1A | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | O-360-AIH6 | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | — | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 2000 | 2000 | 3600 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | — | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 350 | 350 | 500 | 180 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 87 | 120 | 170 | 108 | 122 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | — | ISA + 55 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 28.3 | 29 | 29.6 | 27.6 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 36 | 43 | 43.2 | 38.6 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.3 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 9.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 8.5 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | — | 165 | 165 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 11 | 20 | 20 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — |