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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cirrus Sr22t G6 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Cirrus SR22T G6 are high‑performance single‑engine piston aircraft, while the Diamond Aircraft DA62 is a modern twin‑engine piston aircraft. In category terms, the G36 emphasizes traditional, robust cross‑country capability with a normally aspirated engine, the SR22T G6 targets faster, higher‑altitude travel with turbocharging, and the DA62 prioritizes redundancy and efficiency through two smaller engines. For range, all three are suited to serious cross‑country flying, but the SR22T G6 and DA62 typically offer longer legs than the G36 when configured and flown for economy, with the turbocharged Cirrus especially strong at higher altitudes. The DA62 often matches or exceeds the singles on range depending on power settings and payload, benefiting from efficient aerodynamics. Passenger capacity differs most clearly: the Bonanza G36 and SR22T G6 are generally six‑seat aircraft, whereas the DA62 is commonly configured for seven seats, giving it an edge for carrying more people, especially for family or small‑group travel.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Diamond Aircraft DA62
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 1.18
Total Seats65
Flight RulesVFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftDiamond Aircraft
Aircraft NameBonanza G36DA62
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)9201283
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.24
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)10501565
Standard Cabin Seats43
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 225
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176190
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $1,290,000
Max Cabin Seats5
Cabin
Cockpit22
Total Seats65
Standard Cabin Seats43
Max Cabin Seats5
Engine
FADECNoYes
ModelIO-550-BAE330
Fuel TypeAvGasDiesel / Jet Fuel
TBO (hrs)17001800
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower300180
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines12
Fuel Capacity (gal)7489
Usable Fuel (gal)86
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.530.1
Wingspan (ft)33.547.8
Cabin Width (ft)3.5
Cabin Height (ft)4.2
Cabin Length (ft)12.6
Overall Height (ft)8.69.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10