Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Diamond DA62 are piston twins; they suit owner-pilots needing regional flexibility. Typical range is about 1,000–1,500 nm, with seating generally 4–6 (up to 6–7 in some layouts), making them best for small groups and shorter business trips. The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a pressurized turboprop in a higher utility class, commonly carrying about 6–9 passengers and reaching roughly 1,500–1,800 nm, with strong short/rough-field capability and lower runway demands than most jets. The Cessna Citation M2, Embraer Phenom 100EV, and HondaJet Elite are very light jets; they usually seat 4–6 passengers (often marketed up to 7) and typically deliver around 1,000–1,400 nm of range, prioritizing speed and cabin comfort for short-to-mid legs. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with unusually broad mission flexibility, often configured for 6–10 passengers and roughly 1,900–2,000+ nm range, standing out for its ability to operate from shorter, less improved runways while offering jet performance.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Cessna Citation M2 | Diamond Aircraft DA62 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.20 | $ 3.45 | $ 1.18 | $ 2.84 | $ 2.73 | $ 3.71 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | IFR | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Diamond Aircraft | Embraer | Honda Aircraft | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir 350i | M2 | DA62 | Phenom 100EV | HondaJet Elite | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1560 | 1400 | 1283 | 1,178 | 1495 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.62 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 5145 | 3810 | 1565 | 3451 | 3432 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,395 | $ 225 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,135 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Garmin G3000 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 312 | 404 | 190 | 406 | 419 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $7,650,000 | $5,150,000 | $1,290,000 | $4,250,000 | $ 5,400,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 10 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | Optional | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | — | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | 8.5 | — | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional | No | — | No | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — | No | No | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 22027 | — | 21280 | 23060 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-60A | FJ44-1AP-21 | AE330 | PW617F1-E | HF120-H1A | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | Diesel / Jet Fuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 3500 | 1800 | 3500 | 5000 | 5000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 1050 | — | 180 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | Fuel Injected | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 539 | 492 | 89 | — | 439 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 10 | ISA + 7 | — | ISA + 8 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 1965 | — | 1730 | 2050 | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 516 | — | 543 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 86 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 46.7 | 42.6 | 30.1 | 42.1 | 42.7 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 57.9 | 47.3 | 47.8 | 40.4 | 39.8 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | — | 5.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 19.5 | 11 | — | 11 | 12.1 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.4 | 14 | 9.3 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 71 | — | — | 10 | — | 90 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | 3.1 | — | 3.6 | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 19.5 | 8.8 | — | 9 | 10.2 | 17 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.4 | — | 0.3 | 0.4 | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 46 | — | 60 | 66 | — |