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; the Baron is a traditional light twin with shorter legs (roughly 1,000–1,500 nm typical) and usually carries 4–6, while the DA62 is a newer, efficiency-focused twin with similar to slightly longer range (often about 1,200–1,800 nm) and typically 5–7 seats. The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a pressurized twin‑turboprop in the business/utility class, generally carrying about 6–9 passengers with a range around 1,500–1,800 nm. The Embraer Phenom 100EV and HondaJet Elite are very light jets; both commonly seat 4–6 passengers (up to about 7 with certain configurations) and offer ranges in the ~1,100–1,400 nm neighborhood, optimized for short-to-medium business trips. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with greater cabin flexibility and payload, typically 6–8 passengers, and longer reach around ~1,800–2,000+ nm, with the added advantage of strong short/rough-field capability compared with most jets.
| 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 | — |