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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 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.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft King Air 260Cessna Citation M2Cirrus Vision Jet G2Embraer Phenom 100EVPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 4.30$ 3.45$ 2.37$ 2.84$ 1.69
Total Seats688576
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftCessna CitationCirrusEmbraerPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58KingAir 250M2SF50 G2Phenom 100EVSeneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14801420140012191,178828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.72$ 0.58$ 0.79$ 0.71$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)145037603810245034511331
Standard Cabin Seats466354
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 1,333$ 1,395$ 711$ 1,152$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202310404311406200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $6,450,000$5,150,000$2,315,000$4,250,000 $1,095,000
Min Crew1111
Max Cabin Seats8757
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Total Seats688566
Standard Cabin Seats466344
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
FADECNoYesYesYesYesNo
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-52FJ44-1AP-21FJ33-5APW617F1-ETSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)170036003500400035001800
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower300850220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines212122
Fuel Capacity (gal)194544492320122
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 7ISA + 10ISA + 8
Thrust (lbs)196518461730
Fuel Burn (lbph)516358543
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.943.842.630.742.128.6
Wingspan (ft)37.957.947.338.740.439
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)9.814.81410.914.310
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