Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seminole vs Piper Seneca
The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper Arrow are single‑engine piston aircraft, typically used for personal and business travel; the G36 is a higher‑performance six‑seat traveling airplane, while the Arrow is generally a four‑seat complex trainer/cross‑country aircraft with shorter range. The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper Seneca are twin‑engine pistons; both commonly seat about six and trade higher cruise and redundancy for higher operating cost, with the Baron often positioned as the faster, more performance‑oriented twin and the Seneca as a widely used practical twin for travel and training. The Piper M350 is a pressurized single‑engine piston, usually six seats, aimed at comfortable high‑altitude travel with solid range. The Piper M500 is a single‑engine turboprop, typically six seats, offering longer range and higher speeds than piston models. The Piper M600 SLS is a larger, higher‑power single‑engine turboprop, typically seating up to six, delivering the strongest speed and range of the group and the most advanced avionics/automation. Overall, category and capability step up from Arrow to Bonanza/G36, to Baron/Seneca twins, to M350, then to M500 and M600 SLS for maximum range and pace.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Piper M350 | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS | Piper Arrow | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | M350 | M500 | M600 | Arrow | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 1343 | 1000 | 1406 | 700 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | 1308 | 1698 | 2200 | 1191 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 285 | $ 579 | $ 603 | $ 221 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 213 | 260 | 274 | 162 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $1,195,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 | $765,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Min Crew | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.6 | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | No | No | — | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | MID | MID | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 12600 | 12600 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 8244 | 8644 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A | O-360-AIH6 | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | — | — | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 2000 | 3600 | 3600 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | — | — | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 350 | 500 | 600 | 180 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | — | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 120 | 170 | 260 | 108 | 122 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 29 | 29.6 | 29.7 | 27.6 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 43 | 43.2 | 43.2 | 38.6 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 8.5 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | 165 | 165 | 165 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 20 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — |