Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper M350 are pressurized piston singles in the personal/business category, typically carrying about 4–6 people with full fuel. The G36 is simpler and generally shorter-legged, while the M350 trades speed and weather comfort for higher operating complexity; both commonly plan roughly 600–1,200 nm depending on power settings and payload. The Piper M500 is a pressurized single-engine turboprop aimed at faster owner-flown business travel, usually seating 4–6 in comfort and offering about 900–1,300 nm typical range. The Cessna Turbo Stationair (turbocharged 206) sits in the utility piston category, usually configured for up to 6, with practical ranges often around 500–900 nm. The Cessna Caravan and Daher Kodiak 100 Series III are unpressurized utility turboprops built for rugged, short/rough-field work, commonly configured around 8–10 passengers with typical ranges about 800–1,200 nm depending on load. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is the higher-power Caravan variant, still utility-focused, typically carrying similar passenger counts with comparable or slightly improved hot/high performance and roughly similar range.