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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cirrus Sr22t G6 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Diamond DA62 are both twin‑engine piston aircraft aimed at redundancy and smooth multi‑engine performance, while the Cirrus SR22T G6 is a high‑performance single‑engine piston focused on speed and owner‑pilot simplicity, and the Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as a step up in capability and altitude performance. On range, the SR22T G6 typically offers roughly the longest legs among the piston singles (often around the 1,000+ nautical mile class, mission‑dependent). The Baron G58 and DA62 are generally in the mid‑hundreds to around 1,000 nautical miles depending on power settings and fuel options, with the DA62 often competitive thanks to efficient engines. The M600 SLS, as a turboprop, commonly delivers about 1,000+ nautical miles in real‑world planning with higher cruise altitudes and stronger climb, though range varies with payload and reserves. On passenger capacity, the Baron G58 is usually configured for about 4–6 seats, the SR22T G6 for 4–5, the DA62 for 5–7 (often six or seven), and the M600 SLS typically for up to six occupants.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Diamond Aircraft DA62Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.18$ 2.19
Total Seats656
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftDiamond AircraftPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58DA62M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)148012831406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.24$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)145015652200
Standard Cabin Seats434
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 225$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202190274
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $1,290,000 $3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats5
Min Crew1
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats655
Standard Cabin Seats434
Max Cabin Seats5
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECNoYesNo
ModelIO-550-CAE330PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeAvGasDiesel / Jet Fuel
TBO (hrs)170018003600
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower300180600
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)19489260
Usable Fuel (gal)86
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.930.129.7
Wingspan (ft)37.947.843.2
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.3
Overall Height (ft)9.89.311.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4620