Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350
By category, the Baron G58 is a light, pressurized-piston twin aimed at owner-pilots; the Piper M350 is a pressurized, high-performance single‑engine piston; the Cessna Turbo Stationair is a utility-oriented, typically unpressurized single‑engine piston. The King Air 360 is a pressurized, twin‑turboprop business aircraft; the forthcoming King Air Denali is a pressurized, single‑turboprop positioned above most personal singles; and the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a pressurized, single‑turboprop known for executive and utility roles. For range, the piston aircraft generally sit shortest, with the Turbo Stationair typically around the 700–900 nm class, the Baron G58 roughly around 1,000+ nm, and the M350 commonly around 1,300+ nm. The turboprops extend farther: the PC‑12 NGX and King Air 360 are typically in the ~1,700–1,800 nm class, while Denali is expected in a similar ~1,600–1,800 nm bracket depending on final configuration. Passenger capacity generally runs from about 4–6 usable seats in the pistons (Stationair often 4–6, Baron typically 4–5 plus optional, M350 usually 5–6) up to about 6–9 in the turboprops (PC‑12 commonly 6–9, King Air 360 typically 6–9, Denali expected around 6–8).
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M350 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.08 | $ 1.08 | $ 2.78 | $ 1.34 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir 350i | KingAir Denali | 206 Turbo Stationair | PC-12 NGX | M350 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1560 | 1600 | 703 | 1803 | 1343 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.22 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 5145 | 3280 | — | — | 1308 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,111 | $ 174 | $ 793 | $ 285 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 312 | 285 | 161 | 290 | 213 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $7,650,000 | $4,150,000 | $745,000 | $5,350,000 | $1,195,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 9 | — | 9 | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | Optional | 1 Flushing | — | Optional | — |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 9 | — | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | — | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | 5 | — | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional | No | — | No | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 11065 | — | 13100 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | — | No | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | TIO-540-AJ1A | PT6E-67XP | TIO-540-AE2A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | AvGas | — | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | — | 2000 | 5000 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | 12 | — | 12 |
| Horsepower | 300 | 1050 | — | 350 | 1200 | 350 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 539 | — | 87 | — | 120 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 10 | — | — | ISA + 35 | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 46.7 | 14.86 | 28.3 | 47.25 | 29 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 57.9 | 54.3 | 36 | 53.33 | 43 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 19.5 | 12.6 | 12.1 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.4 | 4.65 | 9.4 | 14 | 11.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | — | — | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 71 | 48 | 11 | 40 | 20 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 19.5 | 12.6 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 13 |