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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Cirrus Vision Jet G2 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin, typically the most economical and simplest in this group, best for shorter regional trips with roughly 4–6 people aboard and a typical range around 1,000–1,300 nm depending on load and reserves. The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin‑turboprop step up in speed, cabin comfort, and payload, commonly carrying about 6–9 passengers with a typical range around 1,500–1,700 nm. The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single‑engine very light jet focused on owner‑pilot ease and modern avionics; it generally seats 4–5 passengers plus pilot (up to 7 total seats) and offers about 1,200 nm of range. The Cessna Citation M2 is a twin‑engine very light jet aimed at fast short‑to‑mid missions, usually carrying about 4–5 passengers with roughly 1,300–1,550 nm range. The Embraer Phenom 100EV is also a twin very light jet, typically seating 4–6 passengers, with broadly similar range around 1,150–1,200 nm, often emphasizing cabin refinement and hot‑and‑high performance.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft King Air 260Cessna Citation M2Cirrus Vision Jet G2Embraer Phenom 100EV
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 4.30$ 3.45$ 2.37$ 2.84
Total Seats68857
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftCessna CitationCirrusEmbraer
Aircraft NameBaron G58KingAir 250M2SF50 G2Phenom 100EV
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14801420140012191,178
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.72$ 0.58$ 0.79$ 0.71
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)14503760381024503451
Standard Cabin Seats46635
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 1,333$ 1,395$ 711$ 1,152
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000)Prodigy Touch (G3000)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202310404311406
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $6,450,000$5,150,000$2,315,000$4,250,000
Min Crew1111
Max Cabin Seats8757
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Total Seats68856
Standard Cabin Seats46634
Lavatory1 Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 Flushing
Min Crew1111
Max Cabin Seats8756
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.58.56.48.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)152932202721280
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Engine
FADECNoYesYesYesYes
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-52FJ44-1AP-21FJ33-5APW617F1-E
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)17003600350040003500
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower300850
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines21212
Fuel Capacity (gal)194544492320
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 7ISA + 10ISA + 8
Thrust (lbs)196518461730
Fuel Burn (lbph)516358543
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.943.842.630.742.1
Wingspan (ft)37.957.947.338.740.4
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.54.85.15.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)12.616.71111.511
Overall Height (ft)9.814.81410.914.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46552410
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.13.13.6
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.78.89.89
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)463060