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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 Crew11
Max Cabin Seats857
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Total Seats6856
Standard Cabin Seats4634
Lavatory1 Flushing1 Flushing
Min Crew11
Max Cabin Seats856
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.58.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1529321280
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Engine
FADECNoYesYesYes
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-52AE330PW617F1-E
Fuel TypeAvGasDiesel / Jet Fuel
TBO (hrs)1700360018003500
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower300850180
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines2122
Fuel Capacity (gal)19454489
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 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)3.54.55.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)12.616.711
Overall Height (ft)9.814.89.314.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)465510
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.6
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.79
Aisle Step (ft)0.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)60