Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Caravan vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper Seneca
The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper Seneca are pressurized-unpressurized light piston twins aimed at efficient personal or small-business travel; they typically carry five to six passengers with useful ranges generally in the roughly 800–1,300 nm class depending on power settings and payload. The Piper M350 is a pressurized piston single for higher-altitude comfort and weather capability, usually seating five to six with about a 1,000–1,300 nm range profile. Moving into turbines, the Cessna Turbo Stationair is a utility-oriented turboprop single with six seats and commonly around 700–1,000 nm range, while the Cessna Caravan prioritizes rugged hauling and short/rough-field work, typically carrying nine to fourteen depending on configuration, with range often around 900–1,200 nm. The Piper M500 is a pressurized turboprop single positioned for faster personal/business travel, generally seating five to six with about 1,000–1,300 nm range. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a larger, higher-performance pressurized turboprop designed for corporate missions, commonly configured for six to nine passengers with ranges broadly around 1,300–1,600+ nm depending on final specs and cabin fit.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Cessna Caravan | Piper M350 | Piper M500 | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.08 | $ 1.08 | $ 3.07 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir Denali | 206 Turbo Stationair | Caravan | M350 | M500 | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1600 | 703 | 1070 | 1343 | 1000 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3280 | — | 3305 | 1308 | 1698 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,111 | $ 174 | $ 571 | $ 285 | $ 579 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 285 | 161 | 186 | 213 | 260 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $4,150,000 | $745,000 | $2,355,000 | $1,195,000 | $2,122,600 | $1,095,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | — | 9 | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Flushing | — | No | — | No | — |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | — | 9 | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 5 | — | Un-Pressurized | 5.6 | 5.5 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | — | No | — | Refreshment Centre | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 11065 | — | — | — | 12600 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | — | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 8244 | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | No | — | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | Catalyst™ | TIO-540-AJ1A | PT6A-114A | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | AvGas | — | AvGas | — | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | — | 2000 | 3600 | 2000 | 3600 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | 12 | — | 12 | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | — | 350 | 675 | 350 | 500 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | — | 87 | — | 120 | 170 | 122 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | ISA + 31 | — | ISA + 55 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 14.86 | 28.3 | 37.6 | 29 | 29.6 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 54.3 | 36 | 52.1 | 43 | 43.2 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 5.4 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.1 | 12.8 | 12.3 | 12.3 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 4.65 | 9.4 | 15 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | — | — | 165 | 165 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 48 | 11 | 32 | 20 | 20 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 12.6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — |