Compare Beechcraft KingAir Denali vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan EX vs Piper M600 SLS
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| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | KingAir Denali | Caravan | Grand Caravan EX | M600 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,150,000 | $2,355,000 | $2,695,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,111 | $ 571 | $ 614 | $ 603 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.08 | $ 3.07 | $ 3.15 | $ 2.19 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 186 | 195 | 274 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 1070 | 920 | 1658 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 3305 | 3532 | 2350 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | ||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 10545 | 8035 | 8842 | 6050 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 10485 | 8000 | 8807 | 6000 |
| MLW (lbs) | 9832 | 7800 | 8500 | 5800 |
| MZFW (lbs) | 9378 | - | - | 4850 |
| BOW (lbs) | 7265 | 4930 | 5510 | 3700 |
| BEW (lbs) | 7205 | 4730 | 5310 | 3650 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 3305 | 3532 | 2350 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 2113 | 3070 | 3190 | 2300 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | - | 2224 | 2246 | 1642 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 1081 | 1286 | 1692 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 1100 | 1081 | 1086 | 658 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 350 | 325 | 1410 | - |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 54.3 | 52.1 | 52.1 | 43.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 4.65 | 15 | 15.1 | 11.3 |
| Length (ft) | 14.86 | 37.6 | 41.6 | 29.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | - | - | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.8 | 16.8 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.6 | - | - | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | - | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 48 | 32 | 32 | 20 |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Piper |
| Model | Catalyst™ | PT6A-114A | PT6A-140 | PT6A-42A |
| Horsepower | - | 675 | 867 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 31 | ISA + 24 | ISA + 55 |
| FADEC | - | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | - | 3600 | 4000 | 3600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | - | 335 | 260 |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| EFIS | - | 1 x Garmin GEA 71 | 1 Garmin GEA 71 | - |
| FMS | 1 | - | - | - |
| Autopilot | 1 | - | - | 1 x Garmin GFC-700 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | - | 2 x Garmin GIA64W |
| AHRS | - | 2 x GRS 79 | 2 x GRS 79 | 2 |
| ADC | - | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 x GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 x Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 x Garmin GTX-335R (ADS-B OUT) |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DME | - | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | Yes | Yes | - |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | No | No | No |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | - | - | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Galley Location | - | - | - | MID |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | - | 8644 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 11065 | - | - | 12600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5 | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 5.6 |
| Other | ||||
| Prop Manufacturer | - | McCauley | McCauley | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | - | 3-Blade Metal Constant Feathering | 4-Blade Alum Constant Feathering | 4-Blade Constant Speed Reverse |
| Gear Type | - | Fixed Wheels | Fixed Wheels | Retractable |
| Warranty | ||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | 5 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | - | 1500 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | - | 7 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | - | 2500 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | - | 5 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | - | - | 1500 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | - | 5 |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 186 | 195 | 274 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 157 | 165 | 184 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 75 | 61 | 61 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 1070 | 920 | 1658 |
| Range @ 75% | - | - | - | 1385 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 1600 | 909 | 815 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | 663 | 621 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | 417 | 420 | - |
| Take-off FL (ft) | 2950 | - | - | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | - | 1160 | 1399 | 2635 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2055 | 1836 | - |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 3375 | 2973 | 3661 | 3998 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | - | 715 | 1004 | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1625 | 1836 | 2659 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | - | 1234 | 1275 | 1556 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 25000 | 25000 | 30000 |