Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna Caravan vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seneca
The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper Seneca are piston twin‑engine aircraft typically used for personal and light business travel; they generally seat about five to six passengers plus a pilot and offer midrange capability, commonly on the order of roughly 800–1,200 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, single‑engine piston aircraft in a similar personal/business category; it usually carries about five to six and delivers comparable to slightly better range than many piston twins, often around the 1,000‑nautical‑mile class. The Piper M500 and M600 SLS move into single‑engine turboprop territory aimed at faster owner‑flown business travel; they typically seat about five to six and provide longer practical legs, often around 1,000–1,500 nautical miles, with the M600 SLS generally offering the strongest overall performance. The Cessna Caravan and Daher Kodiak 100 Series III are utility turboprops optimized for hauling people or cargo and operating from shorter or rougher strips; both commonly carry up to about 9 passengers in commuter layouts and provide useful regional range, typically around roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles, with real‑world range driven heavily by payload.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Cessna Caravan | Piper M350 | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 3.07 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Caravan | M350 | M500 | M600 | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1070 | 1343 | 1000 | 1406 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3305 | 1308 | 1698 | 2200 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 571 | $ 285 | $ 579 | $ 603 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 186 | 213 | 260 | 274 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $2,355,000 | $1,195,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 | $1,095,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | No | — | No | No | — |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | Un-Pressurized | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.6 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | — | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | MID | MID | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 12600 | 12600 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 8244 | 8644 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-114A | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | AvGas | — | — | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 2000 | 3600 | 3600 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | 12 | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 675 | 350 | 500 | 600 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected | — | — | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | — | 120 | 170 | 260 | 122 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 31 | — | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 37.6 | 29 | 29.6 | 29.7 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 52.1 | 43 | 43.2 | 43.2 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 5.4 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.8 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 15 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | 165 | 165 | 165 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 20 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 13 | — | — | — |