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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.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna Turbo StationairPiper M350Piper M500Piper ArrowPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 1.08$ 1.34$ 3.11$ 1.36$ 1.69
Total Seats6666666
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftCessnaPiperPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36206 Turbo StationairM350M500ArrowSeneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)148092070313431000700828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.18$ 0.22$ 0.78$ 0.23$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)14501050—1308169811911331
Standard Cabin Seats4444444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 174$ 285$ 579$ 221$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202176161213260162200
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
Cockpit2222222
Total Seats6666566
Standard Cabin Seats4444444
Cabin Pressure (psi)———5.65.5——
Lavatory————No——
Min Crew————1——
Galley Location————MID——
Galley / Refreshment————Refreshment Centre——
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)————12600——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)————8244——
Engine
FADECNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BTIO-540-AJ1ATIO-540-AE2APT6A-42AO-360-AIH6TSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGas—AvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)1700170020002000360020001800
TBO (yrs)12121212—12—
Horsepower300300350350500180220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected—CarburetedFuel Injected
No. of Engines2111122
Fuel Capacity (gal)1947487120170108122
Flat Rating————ISA + 55——
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.528.32929.627.628.6
Wingspan (ft)37.933.5364343.238.639
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.53.64.14.1——
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24.244——
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.612.112.312.3——
Overall Height (ft)9.88.69.411.411.38.510
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100—165165——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4610112020——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———13———