Compare Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna Grand Caravan EX
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna |
| Aircraft Type | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | Grand Caravan EX |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $2,695,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 614 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 3.15 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.39 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 195 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 920 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | 3532 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | - | 12 |
| Min Crew | - | - | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | 8842 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 5500 | 3650 | 8807 |
| MLW (lbs) | 5400 | 3650 | 8500 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | 5510 |
| BEW (lbs) | 4050 | 2600 | 5310 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | 3532 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | - | 3190 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1164 | 444 | 2246 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 286 | 606 | 1286 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | 1086 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 420 | 70 | 1410 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 52.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 15.1 |
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 41.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 16.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 32 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | PT6A-140 |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 867 |
| Flat Rating | - | - | ISA + 24 |
| FADEC | No | No | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 4000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | - |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 335 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| EFIS | - | - | 1 Garmin GEA 71 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | - |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A |
| GPS | 1 | - | - |
| AHRS | - | - | 2 x GRS 79 |
| ADC | - | - | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B Out |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| DME | - | - | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | - | 12 |
| Min Crew | - | - | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | - | Yes |
| Lavatory | - | - | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | - | No |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | Un-Pressurized |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | Hartzell | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant | 4-Blade Alum Constant Feathering |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Retractable | Fixed Wheels |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 195 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 163 | 137 | 165 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 73 | 59 | 61 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 920 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | - | 815 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | - | 621 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | - | 420 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 2345 | 1913 | 1399 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 1836 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | - | 3661 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 2490 | 1450 | 1004 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 1836 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1700 | 1230 | 1275 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 20688 | 18500 | 25000 |