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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.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna Turbo StationairCessna CaravanPiper M350Piper M500Piper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 4.08$ 1.08$ 3.07$ 1.34$ 3.11$ 1.69
Total Seats611610666
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRVFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftGE® AerospaceCessnaCessnaPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58KingAir Denali206 Turbo StationairCaravanM350M500Seneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14801600703107013431000828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.68$ 0.18$ 0.38$ 0.22$ 0.78$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)14503280—3305130816981331
Standard Cabin Seats4748444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 1,111$ 174$ 571$ 285$ 579$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202285161186213260200
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
Cockpit2222222
Total Seats611610656
Standard Cabin Seats4748444
Lavatory—1 Flushing—No—No—
Min Crew—1—1—1—
Max Cabin Seats—9—9———
Lavatory Location—AFT—————
Cabin Pressure (psi)—5—Un-Pressurized5.65.5—
Galley / Refreshment—No—No—Refreshment Centre—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—11065———12600—
Cargo Door———Yes———
Galley Location—————MID—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—————8244—
Engine
FADECNo—NoYesNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CCatalyst™TIO-540-AJ1APT6A-114ATIO-540-AE2APT6A-42ATSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGas—AvGas—AvGas—AvGas
TBO (hrs)1700—20003600200036001800
TBO (yrs)12—12—12——
Horsepower300—350675350500220
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected—Fuel Injected—Fuel Injected—Fuel Injected
No. of Engines2111112
Fuel Capacity (gal)194—87—120170122
Flat Rating———ISA + 31—ISA + 55—
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.914.8628.337.62929.628.6
Wingspan (ft)37.954.33652.14343.239
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.53.65.44.14.1—
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.24.544—
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.612.112.812.312.3—
Overall Height (ft)9.84.659.41511.411.310
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150———165165—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)464811322020—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—4.1—————
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—12.6—————
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)————13——