Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cirrus Sf50 G2 vs Daher Tbm 940 vs Piper M500
The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston-powered twin in the light “personal/business” category, typically used for short to medium trips; its practical range is roughly in the 800–1,200 nautical mile class depending on load and reserves, and it generally seats about five to six people including the pilot. The Piper M500 is a single-engine turboprop positioned as a step up in speed and altitude capability; it commonly offers about 1,000–1,300 nautical miles of range and typically carries one pilot plus four passengers, with some cabin layouts allowing six seats total. The Daher TBM 940 is a higher-performance single-engine turboprop in the owner-operator/business category, usually delivering about 1,200–1,700 nautical miles of range and seating around six (often one pilot plus five). The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single-engine very light jet aimed at personal jet travel; it generally provides about 1,000–1,300 nautical miles of range and seats up to seven, though real-world passenger loads often run lower when maximizing range.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Daher TBM 940 | Piper M500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 2.25 | $ 3.11 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | TBM 940 | M500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1730 | 1000 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.78 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 2908 | 1698 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 744 | $ 579 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 330 | 260 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $4,450,000 | $2,122,600 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | No | No |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 |
| Galley Location | — | MID | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | 5.5 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 8244 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | No | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-66D | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3500 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 850 | 500 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 291 | 170 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 55 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 35.3 | 29.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.3 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 123 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 30 | 20 |