Compare Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna Skylane vs Cessna Turbo Stationair vs Piper M350
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | Baron G58 | 182 Skylane | 206 Turbo Stationair | M350 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $530,000 | $745,000 | $1,195,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 146 | $ 174 | $ 285 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.01 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.34 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.22 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 145 | 161 | 213 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 915 | 703 | 1343 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | - | - | 1308 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - | 4 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR (IFR Optional) |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | - | 4358 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 5500 | 3100 | 3789 | 4340 |
| MLW (lbs) | 5400 | 2950 | 3600 | 4123 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | - | 4123 |
| BEW (lbs) | 4050 | - | - | 3050 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | - | - | 1308 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1164 | 522 | 522 | 720 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 286 | - | - | 588 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 420 | 200 | 180 | - |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 36 | 36 | 43 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 11.4 |
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 29 | 28.3 | 29 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 11.2 | 12.1 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | - | - | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 32 | 11 | 20 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | - | - | 13 |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Piper |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-540-AB1A5 | TIO-540-AJ1A | TIO-540-AE2A |
| Horsepower | 300 | 245 | 350 | 350 |
| FADEC | No | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 2000 | 2000 | 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 | 87 | 87 | 120 |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR (IFR Optional) |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | - | - | 2 x Garmin GIA-64 WAAS |
| AHRS | - | - | - | 2 |
| Flight Director | - | - | - | 1 |
| ADC | - | - | - | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX335R (ADS-B OUT) |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | - | 5.6 |
| Other | ||||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | McCauley | McCauley | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Composite Constant |
| Prop Diameter | - | - | - | 80 |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Float | Float | 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 | 145 | 161 | 213 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 163 | - | - | 213 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 73 | 49 | 57 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 915 | 703 | 1343 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 2345 | 1514 | 1970 | 1087 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | - | 2090 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 2490 | 1350 | 1395 | 1020 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | - | 1968 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1700 | 924 | 960 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 20688 | 18100 | 26000 | 25000 |