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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

By category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piper M600 SLS are pressurized turboprops, with the 360ER positioned as a larger, twin‑engine business turboprop and the M600 SLS as a smaller, single‑engine owner‑pilot aircraft. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is also a twin‑engine turboprop but is often compared to light jets due to its high cruise speeds and cabin comfort. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet, optimized for faster cruise and higher-altitude operations. On range, the King Air 360ER typically leads this group for turboprops, with roughly 1,800+ nautical miles depending on mission and load. The Citation XLS+ commonly offers around 2,000+ nautical miles, competitive for a midsize jet. The Avanti EVO generally sits in the mid‑to‑high 1,000‑nautical‑mile range, while the M600 SLS is usually around the mid‑1,000s. For passenger capacity, the XLS+ and King Air 360ER commonly seat about 8 to 9 passengers in typical executive layouts. The Avanti EVO is similar, often around 7 to 9. The M600 SLS is usually configured for about 5 to 6 passengers plus the pilot.

SpecCessna Citation XLS+Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.19
Min Crew211
Total Seats1086
ManufacturerCessna CitationPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameXLS+Avanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)190615301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats97
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)754037752200
Standard Cabin Seats864
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)430400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,500,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoNo
Min Crew211
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats1085
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats97
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.395.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats864
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252302400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPW545CPT6A–66BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)500036003600
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 28ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)4119
No. of Engines221
Horsepower850600
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.547.329.7
Wingspan (ft)56.347.143.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.56.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.75.84
Cabin Length (ft)18.514.912.3
Overall Height (ft)17.213.111.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1035.220
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165