Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 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 suited to owner-operators; both are typically flown with up to six or seven seats available depending on configuration, with the DA62 generally offering longer legs for similar cabin-size missions. Stepping up, the Beechcraft King Air 360 is a pressurized twin‑turboprop aimed at corporate and utility flying, usually seating six to nine and providing solid regional range with strong short/rough-field capability compared with light jets. The Embraer Phenom 100EV and HondaJet Elite are entry-level light jets for fast, efficient point-to-point trips; both commonly seat four to six passengers (plus one or two crew) and deliver similar short-to-mid-range profiles, with the HondaJet emphasizing efficiency and the Phenom emphasizing cabin comfort and avionics maturity. The Pilatus PC‑24 sits in a higher light/“super light” bracket, typically carrying six to eight in executive layouts and offering longer range and more runway flexibility than most light jets, including operation from shorter and some unimproved strips.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Diamond Aircraft DA62 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.20 | $ 1.18 | $ 2.84 | $ 2.73 | $ 3.71 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Diamond Aircraft | Embraer | Honda Aircraft | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir 350i | DA62 | Phenom 100EV | HondaJet Elite | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1560 | 1283 | 1,178 | 1495 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.62 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 5145 | 1565 | 3451 | 3432 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,311 | $ 225 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,135 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Garmin G3000 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 312 | 190 | 406 | 419 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $7,650,000 | $1,290,000 | $4,250,000 | $ 5,400,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 10 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | Optional | — | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | — | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | — | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional | — | No | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | No | No | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 21280 | 23060 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-60A | AE330 | PW617F1-E | HF120-H1A | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | Diesel / Jet Fuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 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 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 539 | 89 | — | 439 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 8 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 23 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | 86 | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | 1730 | 2050 | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 543 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 46.7 | 30.1 | 42.1 | 42.7 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 57.9 | 47.8 | 40.4 | 39.8 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | — | 5.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | — | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 19.5 | — | 11 | 12.1 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.4 | 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 | — | 3.6 | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 19.5 | — | 9 | 10.2 | 17 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | 0.3 | 0.4 | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 60 | 66 | — |