Compare Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper Seneca
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | M350 | M500 | Seneca |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $1,195,000 | $2,122,600 | $1,095,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 285 | $ 579 | $ 337 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 1.69 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.28 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 213 | 260 | 200 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 1343 | 1000 | 828 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | 1308 | 2300 | 1331 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Min Crew | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR (IFR Optional) | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | 4358 | 5134 | - |
| MTOW (lbs) | 5500 | 3650 | 4340 | 5092 | 4750 |
| MLW (lbs) | 5400 | 3650 | 4123 | 4850 | - |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | 4123 | 4850 | - |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | - | 3436 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 4050 | 2600 | 3050 | 2792 | 3442 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | 1308 | 2300 | 1331 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | - | - | 1707 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1164 | 444 | 720 | 1020 | 732 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 286 | 606 | 588 | - | 599 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | - | 559 | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 420 | 70 | - | - | - |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 43 | 43.2 | 39 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 10 |
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 29 | 29.6 | 28.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.3 | 12.3 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | 165 | 165 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 20 | 20 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | - | 13 | - | - |
| Engine | |||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | TSIO-360-RB |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 350 | 500 | 220 |
| Flat Rating | - | - | - | ISA + 55 | - |
| FADEC | No | No | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 2000 | 3600 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | - | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | - | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | - | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 120 | 170 | 122 |
| Avionics | |||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR (IFR Optional) | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | 1 x Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | - | 2 x Garmin GIA-64 WAAS | 2 x Garmin GIA64W | 1 |
| AHRS | - | - | 2 | 2 | - |
| Flight Director | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| ADC | - | - | 2 | 2 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX335R (ADS-B OUT) | 1 x Garmin GTX-335R (ADS-B OUT) | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Min Crew | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Lavatory | - | - | - | No | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | - | - | Refreshment Centre | - |
| Galley Location | - | - | - | MID | - |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | - | 8244 | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | - | 12600 | - |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | 5.6 | 5.5 | - |
| Other | |||||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | Hartzell | Hartzell | Hartzell | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Composite Constant | 4-Blade Constant Speed Reverse | 3-Blade Constant Feathering |
| Prop Diameter | - | - | 80 | 82.5 | - |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
| Warranty | |||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | - | 2500 | - |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | - | 1500 | 1500 | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Performance | |||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 213 | 260 | 200 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 163 | 137 | 213 | 157 | 200 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 73 | 59 | - | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 1343 | 1000 | 828 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 2345 | 1913 | 1087 | 1650 | 1143 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 2090 | 2438 | 1707 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | - | - | 2973 | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 2490 | 1450 | 1020 | 1020 | 1400 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 1968 | 2110 | 2180 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1700 | 1230 | - | 1600 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 20688 | 18500 | 25000 | 28000 | 25000 |