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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper M350 are high-performance piston singles, while the Piper M500 is a single‑engine turboprop and the Embraer Phenom 100EV is a very light jet. In range, the Bonanza G36 is typically suited to shorter cross‑country trips (roughly in the 600–900 nm class depending on power settings and reserves), the M350 extends that somewhat (often around 1,000+ nm), and the M500 generally goes farther than either piston option (commonly around 1,000–1,400 nm). The Phenom 100EV is designed for faster, higher‑altitude jet travel and usually offers range comparable to or exceeding the M500 (often around 1,100–1,200+ nm), with higher cruise speeds than all three propeller aircraft. For passenger capacity, the Bonanza G36 is typically configured for six seats, the M350 commonly seats six, the M500 is often arranged for five to six depending on interior and payload, and the Phenom 100EV generally carries four to six passengers in a club-style cabin (plus crew).

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Embraer Phenom 100EVPiper M350Piper M500
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 2.84$ 1.34$ 3.11
Total Seats6766
Flight RulesVFR—VFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftEmbraerPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBonanza G36Phenom 100EVM350M500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)9201,17813431000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.71$ 0.22$ 0.78
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1050345113081698
Standard Cabin Seats4544
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 1,152$ 285$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiProdigy Touch (G3000)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176406213260
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $4,250,000$1,195,000$2,122,600
Min Crew—1—1
Max Cabin Seats—7——
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Total Seats6665
Standard Cabin Seats4444
Lavatory—1 Flushing—No
Min Crew—1—1
Crew Rest—No——
Jump Seat—No——
Max Cabin Seats—6——
Lavatory Location—AFT——
Cabin Pressure (psi)—8.35.65.5
Galley / Refreshment—No—Refreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—21280—12600
Galley Location———MID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———8244
Engine
FADECNoYesNoNo
ModelIO-550-BPW617F1-ETIO-540-AE2APT6A-42A
Fuel TypeAvGas—AvGas—
TBO (hrs)1700350020003600
TBO (yrs)12—12—
Horsepower300—350500
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected—Fuel Injected—
No. of Engines1211
Fuel Capacity (gal)74—120170
Flat Rating—ISA + 8—ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)—1730——
Fuel Burn (lbph)—543——
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.542.12929.6
Wingspan (ft)33.540.44343.2
Cabin Width (ft)3.55.14.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.944
Cabin Length (ft)12.61112.312.3
Overall Height (ft)8.614.311.411.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100—165165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10102020
Aisle Step (ft)—0.3——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.6——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—9——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—6013—