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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper Seneca"

In category, the Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a high-performance, pressurization-free single‑engine piston; the Beechcraft Baron G58 is a light twin‑engine piston; the Piper M350 and Piper M500 are pressurized, cabin‑class single‑engine turboprops (with the M500 generally positioned as faster and more capable); and the Piper Seneca is a light twin‑engine piston typically used for personal, business, and training roles. For range, the M500 is generally the longest‑leg aircraft in this group, followed by the M350. The Bonanza G36 and Baron G58 are typically mid‑range cross‑country pistons, with the Baron often trading some efficiency for twin‑engine capability. The Seneca’s typical range is also in the mid‑range piston category and often comparable to, or somewhat below, the Baron depending on model and payload. For passenger capacity, the Bonanza G36 and Baron G58 commonly seat six. The M350 and M500 are commonly arranged for five to six occupants depending on configuration. The Seneca is typically a six‑seat aircraft as well.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Piper M350Piper M500
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 1.34$ 3.11
Total Seats6666
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36M350M500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)148092013431000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.22$ 0.78
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1450105013081698
Standard Cabin Seats4444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 285$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202176213260
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $925,000 $1,195,000$2,122,600
Min Crew1
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Total Seats6665
Standard Cabin Seats4444
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.65.5
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Galley LocationMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Engine
FADECNoNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BTIO-540-AE2APT6A-42A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)1700170020003600
TBO (yrs)121212
Horsepower300300350500
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines2111
Fuel Capacity (gal)19474120170
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.52929.6
Wingspan (ft)37.933.54343.2
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.54.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.244
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.612.312.3
Overall Height (ft)9.88.611.411.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100165165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46102020
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13