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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Piper M350

The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper M350 sit in the high-performance personal aircraft category, while the Cessna Skylane and Turbo Stationair are generally positioned as capable utility-oriented single-engine platforms. The Baron G58 is a twin-engine piston aircraft aimed at speed, redundancy, and cross-country travel; typical range is roughly in the 1,000–1,300 nm class depending on configuration, and it generally carries 5–6 people. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, turbocharged single-engine piston designed for higher-altitude, all-weather cruising; range is typically around 1,000–1,300 nm, with seating commonly for 5–6. The Cessna Skylane (182) is a mainstream single-engine piston known for simplicity and versatility; it usually carries 4 and often reaches roughly 700–900 nm. The Cessna Turbo Stationair (206) is a turbocharged utility hauler; it prioritizes load and cabin over speed, commonly seats 6, and typically offers about 700–1,000 nm range depending on payload and power settings.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Cessna SkylaneCessna Turbo StationairPiper M350
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.01$ 1.08$ 1.34
Total Seats6466
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaCessnaPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58182 Skylane206 Turbo StationairM350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14809157031343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.25$ 0.18$ 0.22
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)14501308
Standard Cabin Seats444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 146$ 174$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202145161213
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $530,000 $745,000 $1,195,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats6466
Standard Cabin Seats444
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Engine
FADECNoNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-540-AB1A5TIO-540-AJ1ATIO-540-AE2A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)1700200020002000
TBO (yrs)12121212
Horsepower300245350350
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines2111
Fuel Capacity (gal)1948787120
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.92928.329
Wingspan (ft)37.9363643
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.53.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.14.24
Cabin Length (ft)12.611.212.112.3
Overall Height (ft)9.89.49.411.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46321120
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13