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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Piper M350

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a high-performance, non‑turbocharged single‑engine piston aircraft typically used for personal and business travel; it generally carries up to six people and offers solid mid‑range cross‑country capability, but its range and high‑altitude performance are more limited than turbocharged options. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a turbocharged, utility‑oriented single‑engine piston aircraft geared toward hauling people and gear from shorter or less‑improved airports; it commonly seats six and, while its range is competitive, it is often chosen more for load flexibility and climb performance than for speed. The Diamond DA62 is a modern, efficient twin‑engine piston aircraft aimed at comfortable family or executive travel; it typically seats seven and stands out for longer legs and redundancy, often delivering some of the best range in this group. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, turbocharged single‑engine piston aircraft positioned for serious business travel; it seats six and is usually the strongest for high‑altitude, weather‑above‑the‑tops capability and long, fast trips.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna Turbo StationairDiamond Aircraft DA62Piper M350
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 1.08$ 1.18$ 1.34
Total Seats6656
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaDiamond AircraftPiper
Aircraft NameBonanza G36206 Turbo StationairDA62M350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)92070312831343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.18$ 0.24$ 0.22
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)105015651308
Standard Cabin Seats4434
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 174$ 225$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176161190213
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $745,000 $1,290,000 $1,195,000
Max Cabin Seats5
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Total Seats6656
Standard Cabin Seats4434
Max Cabin Seats5
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Engine
FADECNoNoYesNo
ModelIO-550-BTIO-540-AJ1AAE330TIO-540-AE2A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasDiesel / Jet FuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)1700200018002000
TBO (yrs)121212
Horsepower300350180350
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines1121
Fuel Capacity (gal)748789120
Usable Fuel (gal)86
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.528.330.129
Wingspan (ft)33.53647.843
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.112.3
Overall Height (ft)8.69.49.311.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)101120
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13