Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cirrus Sr22t G6 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M600 Sls"
In category, the Beechcraft Baron G58 and Diamond DA62 are piston-powered twins, the Cirrus SR22T G6 is a high-performance turbocharged single, the Piper M350 is a pressurized turbocharged piston single, and the Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized turboprop single. For range, the SR22T G6 and M350 are typically in the roughly 1,000–1,300 nm class depending on configuration and reserves, while the Baron G58 is generally around the 900–1,000 nm class. The DA62 commonly stretches farther than many piston peers, often around the 1,200–1,500 nm class. The M600 SLS usually goes the farthest of this group, commonly around the 1,400–1,600 nm class. For passenger capacity, the SR22T and M350 are usually arranged for 4–5 passengers plus a pilot (with the SR22T often marketed as “five seats” but practically four adults plus one smaller occupant). The Baron G58 typically seats 5–6. The DA62 is commonly configured for 5–7 seats. The M600 SLS typically seats 5–6.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Diamond Aircraft DA62 | Piper M350 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.18 | $ 1.34 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Diamond Aircraft | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | DA62 | M350 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1283 | 1343 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.22 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1565 | 1308 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 225 | $ 285 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 190 | 213 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $1,290,000 | $1,195,000 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 5 | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 5 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 5.6 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | No | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | AE330 | TIO-540-AE2A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | Diesel / Jet Fuel | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1800 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | 12 |
| Horsepower | 300 | 180 | 350 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 89 | 120 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | 86 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 30.1 | 29 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 47.8 | 43 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | — | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | — | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | — | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 9.3 | 11.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | — | 20 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 13 |