Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Diamond DA62 are piston twins suited to owner-pilot missions; both typically carry four to six people, with the DA62 generally offering longer legs than the Baron, and both emphasizing efficiency over speed. The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a pressurized twin-turboprop step up in utility, usually configured for six to nine passengers, with materially greater range than piston twins and strong short-field capability for regional operations. The Cessna Citation M2, Embraer Phenom 100EV, and HondaJet Elite are very light jets aimed at fast point-to-point travel; they commonly seat four to six passengers in real-world comfort (often up to seven including belted lavatory options), with ranges broadly around the low–to–mid 1,000‑nautical‑mile class, trading cabin space and baggage volume differently. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with a larger, more flexible cabin; it typically carries six to ten passengers and offers longer range than the very light jets, while also being notable for rough/short-field access compared with most jets.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Cessna Citation M2 | Diamond Aircraft DA62 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.30 | $ 3.45 | $ 1.18 | $ 2.84 | $ 2.73 | $ 3.71 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | IFR | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Diamond Aircraft | Embraer | Honda Aircraft | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir 250 | M2 | DA62 | Phenom 100EV | HondaJet Elite | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1420 | 1400 | 1283 | 1,178 | 1495 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.62 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3760 | 3810 | 1565 | 3451 | 3432 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,333 | $ 1,395 | $ 225 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,135 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Garmin G3000 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 310 | 404 | 190 | 406 | 419 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $6,450,000 | $5,150,000 | $1,290,000 | $4,250,000 | $ 5,400,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 10 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | — | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | 8.5 | — | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | No | — | No | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 15293 | 22027 | — | 21280 | 23060 | 23500 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — | No | No | No |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-52 | FJ44-1AP-21 | AE330 | PW617F1-E | HF120-H1A | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | Diesel / Jet Fuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 3500 | 1800 | 3500 | 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 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 544 | 492 | 89 | — | 439 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 37 | ISA + 7 | — | ISA + 8 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 1965 | — | 1730 | 2050 | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 516 | — | 543 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 86 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 43.8 | 42.6 | 30.1 | 42.1 | 42.7 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 57.9 | 47.3 | 47.8 | 40.4 | 39.8 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | — | 5.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 16.7 | 11 | — | 11 | 12.1 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.8 | 14 | 9.3 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 55 | — | — | 10 | — | 90 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | 3.1 | — | 3.6 | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 16.7 | 8.8 | — | 9 | 10.2 | 17 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.4 | — | 0.3 | 0.4 | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 46 | — | 60 | 66 | — |