Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Cirrus Vision Jet G2 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Piper Seneca
The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper Seneca are piston twins suited to owner-flown missions and shorter regional trips, typically carrying about 4–6 people depending on loading, with ranges that generally sit in the mid-hundreds to roughly around 1,000 nautical miles. The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single‑engine very light jet aimed at simplified jet ownership; it commonly seats 4–5 in practical use (up to 7 including small seats) and offers roughly around a 1,000+ nautical mile class range. The Cessna Citation M2 and Embraer Phenom 100EV are very light jets for faster, higher-altitude travel; both usually carry about 4–6 passengers (often 5 in typical layouts), with the Phenom 100EV generally offering the longer range of the two, reaching into the ~1,100–1,200+ nautical mile class. The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin‑turboprop step up in cabin and payload capability, typically configured for about 6–9 passengers, with range commonly in the ~1,500+ nautical mile class, making it the most versatile for carrying people and bags into shorter runways.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Cessna Citation M2 | Cirrus Vision Jet G2 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.30 | $ 3.45 | $ 2.37 | $ 2.84 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Cirrus | Embraer | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir 250 | M2 | SF50 G2 | Phenom 100EV | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1420 | 1400 | 1219 | 1,178 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3760 | 3810 | 2450 | 3451 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,333 | $ 1,395 | $ 711 | $ 1,152 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 310 | 404 | 311 | 406 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $6,450,000 | $5,150,000 | $2,315,000 | $4,250,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | 1 Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | — | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | 8.5 | 6.4 | 8.3 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | No | No | No | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 15293 | 22027 | — | 21280 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — | No | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-52 | FJ44-1AP-21 | FJ33-5A | PW617F1-E | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | — | — | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 3500 | 4000 | 3500 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 850 | — | — | — | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 544 | 492 | 320 | — | 122 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 37 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 8 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 1965 | 1846 | 1730 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 516 | 358 | 543 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 43.8 | 42.6 | 30.7 | 42.1 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 57.9 | 47.3 | 38.7 | 40.4 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4.9 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 16.7 | 11 | 11.5 | 11 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.8 | 14 | 10.9 | 14.3 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 55 | — | 24 | 10 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.6 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 16.7 | 8.8 | 9.8 | 9 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.4 | — | 0.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 46 | 30 | 60 | — |