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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Piper M350

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper M350 are both pressurized (M350) or unpressurized (G36) single‑engine piston aircraft typically used for personal and business travel, while the Embraer Phenom 100EV is a very light jet aimed at faster, higher‑altitude corporate and charter missions. In range, the piston singles generally cover regional trips: the Bonanza G36 is suited to shorter cross‑countries, whereas the M350, with pressurization and a higher‑performance touring focus, is commonly used for longer legs and more all‑weather capability than most unpressurized pistons. The Phenom 100EV usually offers the greatest range of the three and does so at much higher cruise speeds and altitudes, making it better for time‑sensitive travel between city pairs. For passenger capacity, the Bonanza G36 is typically configured for about six occupants including the pilot, the Piper M350 is typically around five to six, and the Phenom 100EV generally carries about five to seven depending on configuration, with a jet cabin that is more comfortable for passengers on longer flights.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Embraer Phenom 100EVPiper M350
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 2.84$ 1.34
Total Seats676
Flight RulesVFR—VFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftEmbraerPiper
Aircraft NameBonanza G36Phenom 100EVM350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)9201,1781343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.71$ 0.22
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)105034511308
Standard Cabin Seats454
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 1,152$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiProdigy Touch (G3000)Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176406213
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $4,250,000$1,195,000
Min Crew—1—
Max Cabin Seats—7—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats666
Standard Cabin Seats444
Lavatory—1 Flushing—
Min Crew—1—
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—No—
Max Cabin Seats—6—
Lavatory Location—AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—8.35.6
Galley / Refreshment—No—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—21280—
Engine
FADECNoYesNo
ModelIO-550-BPW617F1-ETIO-540-AE2A
Fuel TypeAvGas—AvGas
TBO (hrs)170035002000
TBO (yrs)12—12
Horsepower300—350
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected—Fuel Injected
No. of Engines121
Fuel Capacity (gal)74—120
Flat Rating—ISA + 8—
Thrust (lbs)—1730—
Fuel Burn (lbph)—543—
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.542.129
Wingspan (ft)33.540.443
Cabin Width (ft)3.55.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.94
Cabin Length (ft)12.61112.3
Overall Height (ft)8.614.311.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100—165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)101020
Aisle Step (ft)—0.3—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.6—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—9—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—6013