Compare Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna Skylane vs Daher TBM 960
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Daher TBM |
| Aircraft Type | Baron G58 | 182 Skylane | TBM 960 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $530,000 | $4,450,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 146 | $ 744 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.01 | $ 2.25 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.56 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 145 | 330 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 915 | 1730 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | - | 2601 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - | 4 |
| Min Crew | - | - | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | 7430 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 5500 | 3100 | 7394 |
| MLW (lbs) | 5400 | 2950 | 7024 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | 6032 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | 4629 |
| BEW (lbs) | 4050 | - | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | - | 2601 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | - | 1403 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1164 | 522 | 2017 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 286 | - | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | 891 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 420 | 200 | 507 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 36 | 42.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 9.4 | - |
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 29 | 35.3 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 11.2 | 13.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | - | 123 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 32 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | - |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Daher TBM |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-540-AB1A5 | TBM 960 |
| Horsepower | 300 | 245 | 850 |
| Flat Rating | - | - | ISA + 49 |
| FADEC | No | No | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 2000 | 3500 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | - |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 87 | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | 1 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | - | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - | 4 |
| Min Crew | - | - | 1 |
| Lavatory | - | - | No |
| Galley Location | - | - | MID |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | 14390 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | 6.2 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | McCauley | - |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant | - |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Float | Retractable |
| Float Type | - | Amphib | - |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 145 | 330 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 163 | - | 252 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 73 | 49 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 915 | 1730 |
| Range @ 85% (nm) | - | - | 1440 |
| Range @ 75% | - | - | 1594 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 2345 | 1514 | - |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 2380 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | - | 3475 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 2490 | 1350 | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 2430 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1700 | 924 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 20688 | 18100 | 31000 |