Compare Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft |
| Aircraft Type | Baron G58 | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350i |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $6,450,000 | $7,650,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,333 | $ 1,311 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.30 | $ 4.20 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.53 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 310 | 312 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1420 | 1560 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3760 | 5145 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 8 | 9 |
| Min Crew | - | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | 12590 | 15100 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 5500 | 12500 | 15000 |
| MLW (lbs) | 5400 | 12500 | 15000 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 11000 | 12500 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 8830 | 9955 |
| BEW (lbs) | 4050 | 8740 | 9855 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3760 | 5145 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | 2170 | 2545 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1164 | 3645 | 3611 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 286 | - | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 115 | 1534 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 420 | 550 | 1150 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.8 | 14.4 |
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 43.8 | 46.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 16.7 | 19.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | - | 16.7 | 19.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 55 | 71 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A |
| Horsepower | 300 | 850 | 1050 |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 |
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | - | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 544 | 539 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| FMS | - | 1 | 2 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | 1 | 1 |
| PFD | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | - | 1 | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 8 | 9 |
| Min Crew | - | 1 | 1 |
| Lavatory | - | 1 Flushing | Optional |
| Lavatory Location | - | AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | No | Optional |
| Galley Location | - | - | FWD |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | 15293 | - |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | Hartzell | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 4-Blade Constant Feathering Reverse | 4-Blade Constant Feathering Reverse |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | - | - | 0.58 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 310 | 312 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 163 | 256 | 235 |
| Vref (kias) | - | - | 100 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 73 | 80 | 82 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1420 | 1560 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | 1038 | 1533 |
| Take-off FL (ft) | - | 2111 | 3300 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 2345 | - | - |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | 3099 | 5376 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 2490 | - | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2845 | 2692 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1700 | 2450 | 2731 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 20688 | 35000 | 35000 |