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.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Diamond Aircraft DA62 | Embraer Phenom 100EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.30 | $ 1.18 | $ 2.84 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Diamond Aircraft | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir 250 | DA62 | Phenom 100EV |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1420 | 1283 | 1,178 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.71 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3760 | 1565 | 3451 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,333 | $ 225 | $ 1,152 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Prodigy Touch (G3000) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 310 | 190 | 406 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $6,450,000 | $1,290,000 | $4,250,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 5 | 7 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Flushing | — | 1 Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 5 | 6 |
| 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 | ||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-52 | AE330 | PW617F1-E |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | Diesel / Jet Fuel | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 1800 | 3500 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 850 | 180 | — |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 544 | 89 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 37 | — | ISA + 8 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | 86 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | 1730 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 543 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 43.8 | 30.1 | 42.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 57.9 | 47.8 | 40.4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | — | 5.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | — | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 16.7 | — | 11 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.8 | 9.3 | 14.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 55 | — | 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 |