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

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper M350 are pressurized (M350) or high-performance (G36) single‑engine piston aircraft typically flown as fast personal or business travelers; both usually carry one pilot plus five passengers, with the M350 favoring higher-altitude comfort and the G36 offering strong speed and useful load. The Piper Arrow is a simpler, lower‑power retractable single, generally seating one pilot plus three passengers and offering the shortest range of this group. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a turbocharged utility single aimed at hauling people and cargo with good short/rough‑field flexibility; it commonly seats up to six, with range generally competitive with the Bonanza/M350 class depending on load and power settings. The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper Seneca are light twin‑engine pistons used for redundancy, training, and family/business travel; both typically seat one pilot plus five passengers. In general, the singles cluster around roughly 600–1,300 nm of range (Arrow on the low end), while the twins tend to be similar to or slightly less than the longest‑range singles once loaded.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna Turbo StationairPiper M350Piper ArrowPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 1.08$ 1.34$ 1.36$ 1.69
Total Seats666666
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftCessnaPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36206 Turbo StationairM350ArrowSeneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14809207031343700828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.18$ 0.22$ 0.23$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)14501050130811911331
Standard Cabin Seats444444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 174$ 285$ 221$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202176161213162200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $925,000 $745,000 $1,195,000 $765,000 $1,095,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Total Seats666666
Standard Cabin Seats444444
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Engine
FADECNoNoNoNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BTIO-540-AJ1ATIO-540-AE2AO-360-AIH6TSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)170017002000200020001800
TBO (yrs)1212121212
Horsepower300300350350180220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedCarburetedFuel Injected
No. of Engines211122
Fuel Capacity (gal)1947487120108122
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.528.32927.628.6
Wingspan (ft)37.933.5364338.639
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.53.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24.24
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.612.112.3
Overall Height (ft)9.88.69.411.48.510
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46101120
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13