Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls
The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a high-performance single‑engine piston aircraft best suited to personal and light business travel. It typically carries about six people including the pilot and offers roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles of range. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop step up in speed and capability, generally seating one pilot plus up to five passengers, with about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on reserves and load. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop in the light/medium business category, optimized for payload, runway flexibility, and long legs. It commonly accommodates 6–9 passengers (with optional high-density layouts) and can reach roughly 2,000+ nautical miles in long‑range configuration. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a newer single‑engine turboprop positioned between the M600 class and larger twin turboprops. Planned seating is typically around 6–9, with projected range around 1,500–1,600 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft emphasizing jet‑like cruise efficiency and cabin comfort, usually carrying 7–9 passengers with range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles.
| Spec | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 4.37 | $ 4.08 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Piaggio | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Bonanza G36 | KingAir 350ER | KingAir Denali | Avanti EVO | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 2338 | 1600 | 1530 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.68 | — | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | 6585 | 3280 | 3775 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 1,324 | $ 1,111 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 303 | 285 | 400 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $8,750,000 | $4,150,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 9 | 7 | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Flushing | No | No |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 9 | 7 | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | 5 | 9 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Refreshment Center | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 11065 | 24000 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 6600 | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-550-B | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | PT6A–66B | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | — | 3600 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 1050 | — | 850 | 600 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | 775 | — | — | 260 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 28 | ISA + 55 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 100 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 46.7 | 14.86 | 47.3 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 57.9 | 54.3 | 47.1 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 19.5 | 12.6 | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | 14.4 | 4.65 | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | — | — | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 71 | 48 | 35.2 | 20 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.5 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 19.5 | 12.6 | — | — |