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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.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Cessna CaravanPiper M350Piper M500Piper M600 SLSPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 3.07$ 1.34$ 3.11$ 2.19$ 1.69
Total Seats6106666
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaPiperPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58CaravanM350M500M600Seneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14801070134310001406828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.38$ 0.22$ 0.78$ 0.55$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)145033051308169822001331
Standard Cabin Seats484444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 571$ 285$ 579$ 603$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202186213260274200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $2,355,000$1,195,000$2,122,600$3,081,400 $1,095,000
Min Crew111
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Total Seats6106556
Standard Cabin Seats484444
LavatoryNoNoNo
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-Pressurized5.65.55.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Galley LocationMIDMID
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1260012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)82448644
Engine
FADECNoYesNoNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-114ATIO-540-AE2APT6A-42APT6A-42ATSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)170036002000360036001800
TBO (yrs)1212
Horsepower300675350500600220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines211112
Fuel Capacity (gal)194120170260122
Flat RatingISA + 31ISA + 55ISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.937.62929.629.728.6
Wingspan (ft)37.952.14343.243.239
Cabin Width (ft)3.55.44.14.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.5444
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.812.312.312.3
Overall Height (ft)9.81511.411.311.310
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150165165165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4632202020
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13