Compare Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna Caravan vs Piper M350
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | Bonanza G36 | Caravan | M350 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $2,355,000 | $1,195,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 571 | $ 285 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 3.07 | $ 1.34 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.22 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 186 | 213 |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 1070 | 1343 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | 3305 | 1308 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | - | 1 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR (IFR Optional) |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | 8035 | 4358 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 3650 | 8000 | 4340 |
| MLW (lbs) | 3650 | 7800 | 4123 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | 4123 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 4930 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 2600 | 4730 | 3050 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | 3305 | 1308 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | 3070 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 444 | 2224 | 720 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 606 | 1081 | 588 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 1081 | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 70 | 325 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 52.1 | 43 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | 15 | 11.4 |
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 37.6 | 29 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.8 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | - | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 32 | 20 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | - | 13 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Piper |
| Model | IO-550-B | PT6A-114A | TIO-540-AE2A |
| Horsepower | 300 | 675 | 350 |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 31 | - |
| FADEC | No | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | - | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | - | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | - | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | - | 120 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR (IFR Optional) |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| EFIS | - | 1 x Garmin GEA 71 | - |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | - | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 |
| GPS | - | 1 | 2 x Garmin GIA-64 WAAS |
| AHRS | - | 2 x GRS 79 | 2 |
| Flight Director | - | - | 1 |
| ADC | - | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 x GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 x Garmin GTX335R (ADS-B OUT) |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| DME | - | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | - | 1 | - |
| Cargo Door | - | Yes | - |
| Lavatory | - | No | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | No | - |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | Un-Pressurized | 5.6 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | Hartzell | McCauley | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Metal Constant Feathering | 3-Blade Composite Constant |
| Prop Diameter | - | - | 80 |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Fixed Wheels | Retractable |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | 2 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | 5 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | - | 1500 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 2 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 186 | 213 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 137 | 157 | 213 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 59 | 61 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 1070 | 1343 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | 909 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | 663 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | 417 | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1913 | 1160 | 1087 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2055 | 2090 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | 2973 | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1450 | 715 | 1020 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1625 | 1968 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1230 | 1234 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18500 | 25000 | 25000 |