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

The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper Seneca are twin‑engine pistons, generally favored for added redundancy and useful load over similar singles; both typically carry up to six people, with the Seneca commonly offering a bit more flexibility in cabin/loading while the Baron is often viewed as a sportier personal twin. The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper M350 are high‑performance single‑engine pistons that also seat up to six; the M350 is pressurized, making it better suited to higher‑altitude comfort, weather, and longer legs, while the G36 emphasizes efficient, capable personal travel without pressurization. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a single‑engine utility aircraft, usually configured for six, and is often chosen for carrying people and cargo into shorter or rougher strips, trading speed for versatility. In range terms, these aircraft generally overlap, but the M350 tends to offer the longest practical cross‑country capability, the Bonanza G36 and Baron G58 are strong mid‑to‑long range travelers, and the Turbo Stationair and Seneca are typically mid‑range, depending heavily on power settings, payload, and reserves.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna Turbo StationairPiper M350Piper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 1.08$ 1.34$ 1.69
Total Seats66666
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftCessnaPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36206 Turbo StationairM350Seneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14809207031343828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.18$ 0.22$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1450105013081331
Standard Cabin Seats44444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 174$ 285$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202176161213200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $925,000 $745,000 $1,195,000 $1,095,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Total Seats66666
Standard Cabin Seats44444
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Engine
FADECNoNoNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BTIO-540-AJ1ATIO-540-AE2ATSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)17001700200020001800
TBO (yrs)12121212
Horsepower300300350350220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines21112
Fuel Capacity (gal)1947487120122
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.528.32928.6
Wingspan (ft)37.933.5364339
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)9.88.69.411.410
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46101120
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13