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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seneca

The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper Seneca sit in the light, piston twin category, typically carrying about 5–6 people including the pilot. They offer solid regional capability, with the Baron generally around the 1,000–1,300 nautical mile class depending on reserves and loading, and the Seneca commonly in a similar roughly 1,000–1,200 nautical mile bracket. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, single‑engine piston (high‑performance) aircraft, usually configured for 5–6 seats, and is aimed at comfortable personal travel with typical ranges around 1,000–1,300 nautical miles. The Piper M500 and M600 SLS move into the single‑engine turboprop category. Both typically seat about 5–6, with the M500 commonly around 1,000–1,300 nautical miles, while the M600 SLS generally stretches farther, often around 1,200–1,500 nautical miles depending on configuration and mission profile. Overall, the Baron and Seneca emphasize twin‑engine piston utility, the M350 emphasizes pressurized piston comfort, and the M500/M600 emphasize turboprop speed and higher-altitude capability, with the M600 SLS usually leading on range.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Piper M350Piper M500Piper M600 SLSPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.34$ 3.11$ 2.19$ 1.69
Total Seats66666
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftPiperPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58M350M500M600Seneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480134310001406828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.22$ 0.78$ 0.55$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)14501308169822001331
Standard Cabin Seats44444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 285$ 579$ 603$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202213260274200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $1,195,000$2,122,600$3,081,400 $1,095,000
Min Crew11
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Total Seats66556
Standard Cabin Seats44444
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.65.55.6
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Galley LocationMIDMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1260012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)82448644
Engine
FADECNoNoNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CTIO-540-AE2APT6A-42APT6A-42ATSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)17002000360036001800
TBO (yrs)1212
Horsepower300350500600220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines21112
Fuel Capacity (gal)194120170260122
Flat RatingISA + 55ISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.92929.629.728.6
Wingspan (ft)37.94343.243.239
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.14.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.2444
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.312.312.3
Overall Height (ft)9.811.411.311.310
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150165165165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46202020
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13