Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Piper M350 vs Piper Seminole

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a high-performance, normally aspirated single-engine piston in the “premium personal” category. It typically carries up to six people (with useful-load limits often making four to five more realistic with fuel) and offers solid cross-country range on the order of roughly 600–900 nautical miles depending on power and reserves. The Cessna Turbo Stationair (commonly the 206 Turbo) sits in the “utility hauler” category, emphasizing cabin volume, doors, and load flexibility. It is usually configured for six seats and, while not as sleek as the Bonanza, it delivers comparable or sometimes better practical range, often roughly 700–900 nautical miles, especially when not filled to all seats. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, turbocharged “business/personal” piston single. It seats six and is optimized for higher-altitude, all-weather cruising, typically offering the longest range of this group, often around 1,000+ nautical miles with reserves depending on settings. The Piper Arrow is a lighter “complex trainer/entry cross-country” retractable single, generally seating four with shorter typical range, often about 500–700 nautical miles.