Compare Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Piper Arrow vs Piper Seneca
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | Arrow | Seneca |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $765,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 221 | $ 337 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.28 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 162 | 200 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 700 | 828 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | 1191 | 1331 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 5500 | 3650 | 3800 | 4750 |
| MLW (lbs) | 5400 | 3650 | - | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 4050 | 2600 | 2625 | 3442 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | 1191 | 1331 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1164 | 444 | 648 | 732 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 286 | 606 | 543 | 599 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 420 | 70 | - | - |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 38.6 | 39 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 10 |
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 27.6 | 28.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | - | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | - | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | - | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | - | - |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Piper | Piper |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | O-360-AIH6 | TSIO-360-RB |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 180 | 220 |
| FADEC | No | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 108 | 122 |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | - | 2 | 1 |
| Flight Director | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Other | ||||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | Hartzell | Hartzell | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant | 2-Blade Constant Feathering | 3-Blade Constant Feathering |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
| Warranty | ||||
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | 3 | 3 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | 3 | 3 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 162 | 200 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 163 | 137 | 162 | 200 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 73 | 59 | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 700 | 828 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 2345 | 1913 | 1100 | 1143 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 2200 | 1707 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 2490 | 1450 | 770 | 1400 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 1490 | 2180 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1700 | 1230 | - | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 20688 | 18500 | 15000 | 25000 |