Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M350
All five are single‑engine aircraft but span distinct categories. The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper M350 are pressurized/unpressurized piston personal aircraft; the Bonanza is unpressurized and typically seats six, while the M350 is pressurized and usually configured for six, trading some cabin volume for higher‑altitude comfort. The Cessna Skylane is a simpler, rugged unpressurized piston utility/trainer type, most commonly four seats (sometimes five or six depending on configuration and useful load), and is generally shorter‑range than the Bonanza or M350. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a turboprop utility/STOL aircraft aimed at backcountry and commercial missions, commonly seating 9–10, with moderate range optimized for payload and short strips rather than speed. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance pressurized turboprop personal/business aircraft, typically seating 4–6, with the longest practical range of this group and the highest cruise speeds. Broadly, passenger capacity peaks with the Kodiak, range peaks with the TBM 960, and the piston singles occupy the middle ground for family travel.
| Spec | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Cessna Skylane | Daher TBM 960 | Piper M350 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 1.01 | $ 2.25 | $ 1.34 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Daher TBM | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Bonanza G36 | 182 Skylane | TBM 960 | M350 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 915 | 1730 | 1343 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.22 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | — | 2908 | 1308 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | — | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 146 | $ 744 | $ 285 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 145 | 330 | 213 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $530,000 | $4,450,000 | $1,195,000 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | — |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | — | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | No | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | MID | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 14390 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-550-B | IO-540-AB1A5 | TBM 960 | TIO-540-AE2A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | — | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 2000 | 3500 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | — | 12 |
| Horsepower | 300 | 245 | 850 | 350 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | 87 | — | 120 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 49 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 29 | 35.3 | 29 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 36 | 42.1 | 43 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 11.2 | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | 9.4 | — | 11.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | — | 123 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 32 | — | 20 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 13 |