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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cirrus Sf50 G2 vs Daher Tbm 940 vs Piper M500

The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Bonanza G36 are piston aircraft, with the Baron as a twin‑engine touring platform and the Bonanza as a high‑performance single. Both typically seat six, but real-world comfort is best with four to five plus bags. Range is broadly similar, generally around the 700–1,000 nm class depending on power settings and reserves, with the Bonanza often achieving slightly better efficiency while the Baron offers twin‑engine redundancy. The Piper M500 and Daher TBM 940 are single‑engine turboprops. Both are usually configured for six seats, but they excel as fast owner‑flown or corporate trips for four to five passengers. The M500 is the slower, more cost-conscious step into turbine flying with roughly 1,000+ nm capability, while the TBM 940 is a higher-end, higher-speed turboprop with typically 1,400+ nm range. The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single‑engine jet, commonly seating five adults plus two smaller passengers. It offers jet speed and altitude with range typically around 1,000+ nm, positioned between the M500 and TBM for mission flexibility.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Daher TBM 940Piper M500
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 2.25$ 3.11
Total Seats6666
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36TBM 940M500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)148092017301000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.56$ 0.78
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1450105029081698
Standard Cabin Seats4444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 744$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202176330260
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $925,000 $4,450,000$2,122,600
Min Crew11
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Total Seats6665
Standard Cabin Seats4444
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.5
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Engine
FADECNoNoYesNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BPT6A-66DPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)1700170035003600
TBO (yrs)1212
Horsepower300300850500
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines2111
Fuel Capacity (gal)19474291170
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.535.329.6
Wingspan (ft)37.933.542.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.544.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24.14
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.613.412.3
Overall Height (ft)9.88.614.311.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46103020