Compare Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna Skyhawk vs Cessna Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna SkyCourier vs Daher TBM 960 vs Piper M350
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Daher TBM | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | Baron G58 | 172 Skyhawk | 206 Turbo Stationair | Caravan | SkyCourier | TBM 960 | M350 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $415,000 | $745,000 | $2,355,000 | $7,375,000 | $4,450,000 | $1,195,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 118 | $ 174 | $ 571 | - | $ 744 | $ 285 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 0.95 | $ 1.08 | $ 3.07 | - | $ 2.25 | $ 1.34 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.38 | - | $ 0.56 | $ 0.22 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 124 | 161 | 186 | 200 | 330 | 213 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 640 | 703 | 1070 | 900 | 1730 | 1343 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | - | - | 3305 | - | 2601 | 1308 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - | 4 | 8 | 19 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | - | - | 9 | 19 | - | - |
| Min Crew | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | VFR (IFR Optional) |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | - | 8035 | - | 7430 | 4358 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 5500 | 2550 | 3789 | 8000 | - | 7394 | 4340 |
| MLW (lbs) | 5400 | 2550 | 3600 | 7800 | - | 7024 | 4123 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | - | - | - | 6032 | 4123 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | - | 4930 | - | 4629 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 4050 | - | - | 4730 | - | - | 3050 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | - | - | 3305 | - | 2601 | 1308 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | - | - | 3070 | 5000 | 1403 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1164 | 318 | 522 | 2224 | - | 2017 | 720 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 286 | - | - | 1081 | 3427 | - | 588 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | - | 1081 | - | 891 | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 420 | 120 | 180 | 325 | - | 507 | - |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 36.1 | 36 | 52.1 | 72 | 42.1 | 43 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 9 | 9.4 | 15 | 19.8 | - | 11.4 |
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.2 | 28.3 | 37.6 | 54.9 | 35.3 | 29 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | - | 4.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 5.4 | - | 4 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.8 | - | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | - | - | - | - | 123 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 30 | 11 | 32 | - | - | 20 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 |
| Engine | |||||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Daher TBM | Piper |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-360-L2A | TIO-540-AJ1A | PT6A-114A | PT6A-65SC | TBM 960 | TIO-540-AE2A |
| Horsepower | 300 | 200 | 350 | 675 | 1100 | 850 | 350 |
| Flat Rating | - | - | - | ISA + 31 | - | ISA + 49 | - |
| FADEC | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 2000 | 2000 | 3600 | 6000 | 3500 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | - | - | - | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | - | - | - | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | - | - | - | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 42 | 87 | - | - | - | 120 |
| Avionics | |||||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | VFR (IFR Optional) |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | - | - | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| EFIS | - | - | - | 1 x Garmin GEA 71 | - | - | - |
| FMS | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | - | 1 | 1 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 x Garmin GIA-64 WAAS |
| AHRS | - | - | - | 2 x GRS 79 | - | - | 2 |
| Flight Director | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| ADC | - | - | - | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | - | - | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 x GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX335R (ADS-B OUT) |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DME | - | - | - | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - | - | - |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - | 4 | 8 | 19 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | - | - | 9 | 19 | - | - |
| Min Crew | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Cargo Door | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Lavatory | - | - | - | No | No | No | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | - | - | No | No | - | - |
| Galley Location | - | - | - | - | - | MID | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | - | - | - | 14390 | - |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | - | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Other | |||||||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | McCauley | McCauley | McCauley | McCauley | - | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 2-Blade Metal Fixed | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Metal Constant Feathering | 4-Blade Alum Feathering Reverse | - | 3-Blade Composite Constant |
| Prop Diameter | - | - | - | - | - | - | 80 |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Float | Float | Fixed Wheels | Fixed Wheels | Retractable | Retractable |
| Float Type | - | Amphib | Amphib | - | - | - | - |
| Warranty | |||||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1500 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Performance | |||||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 124 | 161 | 186 | 200 | 330 | 213 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 163 | - | - | 157 | - | 252 | 213 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 73 | 48 | 57 | 61 | - | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 640 | 703 | 1070 | 900 | 1730 | 1343 |
| Range @ 85% (nm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1440 | - |
| Range @ 75% | - | - | - | - | - | 1594 | - |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | - | - | - | - | 400 | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | - | - | 909 | - | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | - | - | 663 | - | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | - | - | 417 | - | - | - |
| Take-off FL (ft) | - | - | - | - | 3300 | - | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 2345 | 1630 | 1970 | 1160 | - | - | 1087 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | - | 2055 | - | 2380 | 2090 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | - | - | 2973 | - | 3475 | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 2490 | 1335 | 1395 | 715 | - | - | 1020 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | - | 1625 | - | 2430 | 1968 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1700 | 730 | 960 | 1234 | - | - | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 20688 | 14000 | 26000 | 25000 | - | 31000 | 25000 |