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.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Piper M350 | Piper Arrow | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.34 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | 206 Turbo Stationair | M350 | Arrow | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 703 | 1343 | 700 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | — | 1308 | 1191 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 174 | $ 285 | $ 221 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | 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 | 162 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $745,000 | $1,195,000 | $765,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 5.6 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | TIO-540-AJ1A | TIO-540-AE2A | O-360-AIH6 | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 350 | 350 | 180 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 87 | 120 | 108 | 122 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 28.3 | 29 | 27.6 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 36 | 43 | 38.6 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.1 | 12.3 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 9.4 | 11.4 | 8.5 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | — | 165 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 11 | 20 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 13 | — | — |