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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Piper M350

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin aimed at owner-operators who prioritize redundancy and speed in the personal and light business category. It typically seats five to six people depending on configuration, and offers a solid mid-range cross-country capability, generally around 900–1,300 nautical miles with reserves depending on power settings and payload. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a high-wing, turbocharged single positioned as a rugged utility and family/business traveler with strong short/rough-field flexibility. It commonly seats six, can be configured for more utility-focused loading, and its range is usually in a similar or slightly shorter band than the Baron, often roughly 700–1,200 nautical miles depending on model year, tanks, and load. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, turbocharged single designed for higher-altitude, all-weather personal and business travel. It generally seats six, and tends to deliver the longest practical range of the three, often around 1,000–1,400 nautical miles, with the added comfort and capability of pressurization for longer trips.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Cessna Turbo StationairPiper M350
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.08$ 1.34
Total Seats666
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58206 Turbo StationairM350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14807031343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.18$ 0.22
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)14501308
Standard Cabin Seats444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 174$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202161213
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $745,000 $1,195,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats666
Standard Cabin Seats444
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Engine
FADECNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CTIO-540-AJ1ATIO-540-AE2A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)170020002000
TBO (yrs)121212
Horsepower300350350
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines211
Fuel Capacity (gal)19487120
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.928.329
Wingspan (ft)37.93643
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.112.3
Overall Height (ft)9.89.411.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)461120
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13