Compare Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Diamond Aircraft DA42 VI
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Diamond Aircraft |
| Aircraft Type | Baron G58 | DA42 VI |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $869,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 211 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.11 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.28 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 190 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1273 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1298 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 5500 | 4407 |
| MLW (lbs) | 5400 | 4407 |
| BEW (lbs) | 4050 | 3109 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1298 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1164 | 536 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 286 | 762 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 420 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 44.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.2 |
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 28.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | - |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Diamond Aircraft |
| Model | IO-550-C | AE300 |
| Horsepower | 300 | 168 |
| FADEC | No | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | Diesel / Jet Fuel |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 79.4 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | 76.4 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | Gyro / Analog |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 2 |
| AHRS | - | 1 |
| Flight Director | - | 1 |
| ADC | - | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - |
| Other | ||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | MT Propeller |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Retractable Nose-Wheel |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 190 |
| Cruise Speed @ 75% (ktas) | - | 176 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 163 | 145 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | - | 188 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 73 | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | 61 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1273 |
| Endurance (hrs) | - | 11.75 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 2345 | 1148 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2011 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 2490 | 1099 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1893 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1700 | 1337 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 20688 | 18000 |