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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev

The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Diamond DA62 are piston twins typically used for owner-flown travel and training, while the Beechcraft King Air 260 is a pressurized turboprop suited to corporate and utility missions, and the Embraer Phenom 100EV is an entry-level light jet aimed at faster business travel. In range, the Baron G58 is generally a shorter-to-mid range aircraft (roughly 1,000–1,500 nm typical planning), the DA62 tends to be similar but often a bit longer-legged in real-world cruise planning (about 1,100–1,500 nm depending on power settings and reserves), the King Air 260 reaches into longer regional missions (around 1,500–2,000 nm class), and the Phenom 100EV usually offers comparable or slightly greater range than the King Air in many profiles (roughly 1,100–1,800+ nm depending on payload and conditions). For passenger capacity, the Baron G58 typically carries 4–5 passengers plus a pilot (six seats total), the DA62 commonly seats 5–7, the King Air 260 is often configured for about 6–9, and the Phenom 100EV generally carries 4–6 passengers in a club-style cabin.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft King Air 260Diamond Aircraft DA62Embraer Phenom 100EV
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 4.30$ 1.18$ 2.84
Total Seats6857
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR—
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftDiamond AircraftEmbraer
Aircraft NameBaron G58KingAir 250DA62Phenom 100EV
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480142012831,178
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.72$ 0.24$ 0.71
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1450376015653451
Standard Cabin Seats4635
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 1,333$ 225$ 1,152
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiProdigy Touch (G3000)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202310190406
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $6,450,000 $1,290,000 $4,250,000
Min Crew—1—1
Max Cabin Seats—857
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Total Seats6856
Standard Cabin Seats4634
Lavatory—1 Flushing—1 Flushing
Min Crew—1—1
Max Cabin Seats—856
Lavatory Location—AFT—AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.5—8.3
Galley / Refreshment—No—No
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—15293—21280
Crew Rest———No
Jump Seat———No
Engine
FADECNoYesYesYes
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-52AE330PW617F1-E
Fuel TypeAvGas—Diesel / Jet Fuel—
TBO (hrs)1700360018003500
TBO (yrs)12———
Horsepower300850180—
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected—Fuel Injected—
No. of Engines2122
Fuel Capacity (gal)19454489—
Flat Rating—ISA + 37—ISA + 8
Usable Fuel (gal)——86—
Thrust (lbs)———1730
Fuel Burn (lbph)———543
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.943.830.142.1
Wingspan (ft)37.957.947.840.4
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.5—5.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.8—4.9
Cabin Length (ft)12.616.7—11
Overall Height (ft)9.814.89.314.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150———
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4655—10
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—4.1—3.6
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—16.7—9
Aisle Step (ft)———0.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———60