Compare Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Daher TBM 940 vs Piper M500
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | Baron G58 | TBM 940 | M500 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $4,450,000 | $2,122,600 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 744 | $ 579 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 2.25 | $ 3.11 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 330 | 260 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1730 | 1000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 2601 | 2300 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Min Crew | - | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | 7430 | 5134 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 5500 | 7394 | 5092 |
| MLW (lbs) | 5400 | 7024 | 4850 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 6032 | 4850 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 4629 | 3436 |
| BEW (lbs) | 4050 | - | 2792 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 2601 | 2300 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | 1403 | 1707 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1164 | 2017 | 1020 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 286 | - | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 891 | 559 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 420 | 507 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.3 | 11.3 |
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 35.3 | 29.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 123 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 30 | 20 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Piper |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-66D | PT6A-42A |
| Horsepower | 300 | 850 | 500 |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 49 | ISA + 55 |
| FADEC | No | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3500 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | - | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 291 | 170 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 2 x Garmin GIA64W |
| AHRS | - | - | 2 |
| ADC | - | - | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX-335R (ADS-B OUT) |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Min Crew | - | 1 | 1 |
| Lavatory | - | No | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre |
| Galley Location | - | MID | MID |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | 8244 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | 14390 | 12600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | 6.2 | 5.5 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | - | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | - | 4-Blade Constant Speed Reverse |
| Prop Diameter | - | - | 82.5 |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 3 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | 7 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | 2500 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | 5 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | - | 1500 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 3 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 330 | 260 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 163 | 252 | 157 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 73 | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1730 | 1000 |
| Range @ 85% (nm) | - | 1440 | - |
| Range @ 75% | - | 1594 | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 2345 | - | 1650 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2380 | 2438 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | 3475 | 2973 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 2490 | - | 1020 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2430 | 2110 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1700 | - | 1600 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 20688 | 31000 | 28000 |