Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Piper M350 vs Piper Seneca

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper M350 are both high-performance, single‑engine piston aircraft in the personal/business traveling category, while the Piper Seneca is a light twin‑engine piston aircraft often used for family travel, business trips, and some training/utility roles. In range, the M350 is generally the longest‑legged of the three, benefiting from efficient cruise at altitude and typically offering roughly the low‑to‑mid 1,300‑nautical‑mile class in still air, whereas the Bonanza G36 is usually closer to about the 900‑to‑1,100‑nautical‑mile class depending on power settings and reserves. The Seneca’s range commonly falls in a similar neighborhood to the Bonanza or modestly higher on some variants and profiles, but real‑world planning is often shaped by higher fuel burn and weight carried. For passenger capacity, the Bonanza G36 and M350 are typically six‑seat cabin aircraft (pilot plus up to five), while the Seneca is also commonly configured for six (pilot plus five), with the practical payload and comfort depending heavily on fuel load and baggage.