Compare Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna Turbo Stationair vs Piper Arrow vs Piper Seneca
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | Bonanza G36 | 206 Turbo Stationair | Arrow | Seneca |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $745,000 | $765,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 174 | $ 221 | $ 337 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.28 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 161 | 162 | 200 |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 703 | 700 | 828 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | - | 1191 | 1331 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 3650 | 3789 | 3800 | 4750 |
| MLW (lbs) | 3650 | 3600 | - | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 2600 | - | 2625 | 3442 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | - | 1191 | 1331 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 444 | 522 | 648 | 732 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 606 | - | 543 | 599 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 70 | 180 | - | - |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 36 | 38.6 | 39 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | 9.4 | 8.5 | 10 |
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 28.3 | 27.6 | 28.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | - | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.6 | - | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.1 | - | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | - | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 11 | - | - |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Piper | Piper |
| Model | IO-550-B | TIO-540-AJ1A | O-360-AIH6 | TSIO-360-RB |
| Horsepower | 300 | 350 | 180 | 220 |
| FADEC | No | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 2000 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | 87 | 108 | 122 |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | - | 2 | 1 |
| Flight Director | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Other | ||||
| Prop Manufacturer | Hartzell | McCauley | Hartzell | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant | 2-Blade Constant Feathering | 3-Blade Constant Feathering |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Float | Retractable | Retractable |
| Float Type | - | Amphib | - | - |
| Warranty | ||||
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | 3 | 3 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | 3 | 3 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 161 | 162 | 200 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 137 | - | 162 | 200 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 59 | 57 | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 703 | 700 | 828 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1913 | 1970 | 1100 | 1143 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 2200 | 1707 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1450 | 1395 | 770 | 1400 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 1490 | 2180 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1230 | 960 | - | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18500 | 26000 | 15000 | 25000 |