Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350
The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper M350 are pressurized piston twins/singles suited to owner-pilots; they typically carry about five to six passengers plus a pilot, with useful IFR ranges roughly in the 900–1,300 nautical mile class depending on reserves, speed, and payload. The Baron G58 is a twin‑engine piston airplane optimized for shorter business trips and training, while the M350 is a high‑performance, pressurized single focused on comfortable, efficient personal travel. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop positioned between pistons and light jets. It commonly seats six to nine passengers (often in executive layouts) and offers long legs around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles with strong short/rough‑field capability. The Cessna Citation M2 and CJ4 are light jets. The M2 is an entry light jet typically carrying four to five passengers plus one or two pilots with about 1,200–1,500 nautical miles of range. The CJ4 is larger and faster, generally carrying six to eight passengers with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, making it the best fit here for longer nonstop business missions.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Citation M2 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M350 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.45 | $ 2.78 | $ 1.34 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | CJ4 | M2 | PC-12 NGX | M350 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 2170 | 1400 | 1803 | 1343 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.22 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 6914 | 3810 | — | 1308 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,970 | $ 1,395 | $ 793 | $ 285 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 440 | 404 | 290 | 213 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $11,290,000 | $5,150,000 | $5,350,000 | $1,195,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 7 | 9 | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | Optional | — |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | No | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 7 | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 8.5 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | No | No | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24005 | 22027 | 13100 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | FJ44-4A | FJ44-1AP-21 | PT6E-67XP | TIO-540-AE2A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | — | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 5000 | 3500 | 5000 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | 12 |
| Horsepower | 300 | — | — | 1200 | 350 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 870 | 492 | — | 120 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 11 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 35 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 3621 | 1965 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 757 | 516 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 53.4 | 42.6 | 47.25 | 29 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 50 | 47.3 | 53.33 | 43 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 17.2 | 11 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 15.5 | 14 | 14 | 11.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | — | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 7 | — | 40 | 20 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.4 | 0.4 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 14.8 | 8.8 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 70 | 46 | — | 13 |