Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Piper M350
The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a light, piston twin aimed at owner-pilots who want redundancy and solid cross-country capability. It typically carries about five to six people in practice (up to six seats) and offers a moderate range suited to regional trips. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a single-engine, turbocharged utility aircraft optimized for flexibility and load-carrying. It commonly seats six and, depending on payload, delivers a similar moderate regional range, with good high-altitude performance from the turbocharger. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a turboprop built for rugged, short-field, and backcountry operations. It is the most utilitarian of the group, often configured for up to around ten seats, and provides regional range that can be competitive but varies significantly with mission equipment and payload. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, high-performance piston single designed for faster, higher, more comfortable travel. It generally seats six and tends to offer the longest practical range in this set for personal cross-country flying, prioritizing cabin comfort over rough-field utility.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Piper M350 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.34 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | 206 Turbo Stationair | M350 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 703 | 1343 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.22 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | — | 1308 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 174 | $ 285 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 161 | 213 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $745,000 | $1,195,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 5.6 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | TIO-540-AJ1A | TIO-540-AE2A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 2000 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Horsepower | 300 | 350 | 350 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 87 | 120 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 28.3 | 29 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 36 | 43 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.1 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 9.4 | 11.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 11 | 20 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 13 |