Compare Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna Skyhawk vs Cessna Turbo Stationair vs Piper M350 vs Piper Arrow vs Piper Seneca
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | Bonanza G36 | 172 Skyhawk | 206 Turbo Stationair | M350 | Arrow | Seneca |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $415,000 | $745,000 | $1,195,000 | $765,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 118 | $ 174 | $ 285 | $ 221 | $ 337 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 0.95 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.34 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.28 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 124 | 161 | 213 | 162 | 200 |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 640 | 703 | 1343 | 700 | 828 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | - | - | 1308 | 1191 | 1331 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR (IFR Optional) | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | - | 4358 | - | - |
| MTOW (lbs) | 3650 | 2550 | 3789 | 4340 | 3800 | 4750 |
| MLW (lbs) | 3650 | 2550 | 3600 | 4123 | - | - |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | - | 4123 | - | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 2600 | - | - | 3050 | 2625 | 3442 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | - | - | 1308 | 1191 | 1331 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 444 | 318 | 522 | 720 | 648 | 732 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 606 | - | - | 588 | 543 | 599 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 70 | 120 | 180 | - | - | - |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 36.1 | 36 | 43 | 38.6 | 39 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | 9 | 9.4 | 11.4 | 8.5 | 10 |
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 27.2 | 28.3 | 29 | 27.6 | 28.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4 | 4.2 | 4 | - | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.1 | - | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | - | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | - | - | 165 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 30 | 11 | 20 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | - | - | 13 | - | - |
| Engine | ||||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Model | IO-550-B | IO-360-L2A | TIO-540-AJ1A | TIO-540-AE2A | O-360-AIH6 | TSIO-360-RB |
| Horsepower | 300 | 200 | 350 | 350 | 180 | 220 |
| FADEC | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | 42 | 87 | 120 | 108 | 122 |
| Avionics | ||||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR (IFR Optional) | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | - | - | 2 x Garmin GIA-64 WAAS | 2 | 1 |
| AHRS | - | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| Flight Director | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ADC | - | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX335R (ADS-B OUT) | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | - | 5.6 | - | - |
| Other | ||||||
| Prop Manufacturer | Hartzell | McCauley | McCauley | Hartzell | Hartzell | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 2-Blade Metal Fixed | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Composite Constant | 2-Blade Constant Feathering | 3-Blade Constant Feathering |
| Prop Diameter | - | - | - | 80 | - | - |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Float | Float | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
| Float Type | - | Amphib | Amphib | - | - | - |
| Warranty | ||||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | - | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | - | - | 1500 | - | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Performance | ||||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 124 | 161 | 213 | 162 | 200 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 137 | - | - | 213 | 162 | 200 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 59 | 48 | 57 | - | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 640 | 703 | 1343 | 700 | 828 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1913 | 1630 | 1970 | 1087 | 1100 | 1143 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | - | 2090 | 2200 | 1707 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1450 | 1335 | 1395 | 1020 | 770 | 1400 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | - | 1968 | 1490 | 2180 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1230 | 730 | 960 | - | - | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18500 | 14000 | 26000 | 25000 | 15000 | 25000 |