Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin in the light personal/business category, typically carrying about 4–6 people with useful range on the order of roughly 1,000–1,500 nm depending on power and reserves. The Diamond DA62 is also a piston twin, generally a bit more modern and efficient, usually seating 5–7 and offering broadly similar range, often around 1,000–1,300 nm. Stepping up, the Beechcraft King Air 260 is a pressurized twin‑turboprop in the corporate/utility category, commonly configured for about 6–9 passengers, with range typically around 1,500–1,800 nm. The Embraer Phenom 100EV is a very light jet aimed at short‑to‑medium business trips, usually seating about 4–7, with range around 1,100–1,200 nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet positioned closer to a “super utility” business aircraft, commonly carrying 6–10, and offering longer legs around 1,800–2,000+ nm, with the added advantage of strong short/rough‑field capability.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Diamond Aircraft DA62 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.30 | $ 1.18 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.71 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Diamond Aircraft | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir 250 | DA62 | Phenom 100EV | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1420 | 1283 | 1,178 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.62 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3760 | 1565 | 3451 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,333 | $ 225 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 310 | 190 | 406 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $6,450,000 | $1,290,000 | $4,250,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Flushing | — | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 5 | 6 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | — | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | — | 8.3 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | — | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 15293 | — | 21280 | 23500 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | No | No |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | FWD |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-52 | AE330 | PW617F1-E | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | Diesel / Jet Fuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 1800 | 3500 | 5000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 850 | 180 | — | — |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 544 | 89 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 37 | — | ISA + 8 | ISA + 23 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | 86 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | 1730 | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 543 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 43.8 | 30.1 | 42.1 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 57.9 | 47.8 | 40.4 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | — | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | — | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 16.7 | — | 11 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.8 | 9.3 | 14.3 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 55 | — | 10 | 90 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | — | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 16.7 | — | 9 | 17 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 60 | — |