Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Diamond DA62 are piston twins best suited to short-to-mid trips. The Baron is a traditional light twin with typical ranges around 1,000–1,500 nm and usually carries about 4–5 passengers in comfort (up to 6 seats). The DA62 is a modern, efficient piston twin with similar mission length, often roughly 1,000–1,200 nm, and typically seats 5–7 depending on layout. The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin‑turboprop in the light business/utility class, offering longer legs (commonly around 1,400–1,700 nm) and typical seating around 6–9. The Cessna Citation M2, Embraer Phenom 100EV, and HondaJet Elite are entry-level light jets, generally optimized for 900–1,300 nm trips with about 4–6 passengers (often 5–6 plus one or two crew). The Embraer Phenom 300E is a larger light jet, stretching range to roughly 1,800–2,000+ nm with typically 6–9 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile” light jet designed for rough/short runways, with about 1,800–2,000+ nm range and typically 6–10 passengers.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Cessna Citation M2 | Diamond Aircraft DA62 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Phenom 300E | Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.30 | $ 3.45 | $ 1.18 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 | $ 2.73 | $ 3.71 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | IFR | — | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Diamond Aircraft | Embraer | Embraer | Honda Aircraft | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir 250 | M2 | DA62 | Phenom 100EV | Phenom 300E | HondaJet Elite | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1420 | 1400 | 1283 | 1,178 | 2,010 | 1495 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.62 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3760 | 3810 | 1565 | 3451 | 6914 | 3432 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,333 | $ 1,395 | $ 225 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,758 | $ 1,135 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Garmin G3000 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 310 | 404 | 190 | 406 | 464 | 419 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $6,450,000 | $5,150,000 | $1,290,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $ 5,400,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 10 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | — | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | 8.5 | — | 8.3 | 9.4 | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | No | — | No | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 15293 | 22027 | — | 21280 | 25560 | 23060 | 23500 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — | No | No | No | No |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-52 | FJ44-1AP-21 | AE330 | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | HF120-H1A | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | Diesel / Jet Fuel | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 3500 | 1800 | 3500 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 850 | — | 180 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 544 | 492 | 89 | — | — | 439 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 37 | ISA + 7 | — | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 1965 | — | 1730 | 3360 | 2050 | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 516 | — | 543 | 757 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 86 | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 43.8 | 42.6 | 30.1 | 42.1 | 51.2 | 42.7 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 57.9 | 47.3 | 47.8 | 40.4 | 52.16 | 39.8 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | — | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 16.7 | 11 | — | 11 | 17.2 | 12.1 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.8 | 14 | 9.3 | 14.3 | 16.75 | 14.9 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 55 | — | — | 10 | 10 | — | 90 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | 3.1 | — | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 16.7 | 8.8 | — | 9 | 14.8 | 10.2 | 17 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.4 | — | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 46 | — | 60 | 74 | 66 | — |