Compare Cessna Skylane vs Cirrus SR22 G6 vs Diamond Aircraft DA42 VI
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cirrus | Diamond Aircraft |
| Aircraft Type | 182 Skylane | SR22 G6 | DA42 VI |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $530,000 | $654,900 | $869,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 146 | $ 169 | $ 211 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.01 | $ 0.91 | $ 1.11 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.25 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.28 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 145 | 186 | 190 |
| Max Range (nm) | 915 | 1169 | 1273 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1331 | 1298 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 Nxi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 3100 | 3600 | 4407 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2950 | - | 4407 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 3400 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 2269 | 3109 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 1331 | 1298 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 522 | - | 536 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | 762 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 200 | 130 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36 | 38.4 | 44.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.4 | 9 | 8.2 |
| Length (ft) | 29 | 26 | 28.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 4.2 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.1 | - |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | 4.1 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.2 | 10.1 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 137 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 32 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cirrus | Diamond Aircraft |
| Model | IO-540-AB1A5 | IO-550-N | AE300 |
| Horsepower | 245 | 310 | 168 |
| FADEC | No | No | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | Diesel / Jet Fuel |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 87 | 94.5 | 79.4 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | 92 | 76.4 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 Nxi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | Gyro / Analog |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | 2 | 2 |
| AHRS | - | 2 | 1 |
| Flight Director | - | - | 1 |
| ADC | - | - | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | Hartzell | MT Propeller |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Metal Constant | 3-Blade Constant |
| Prop Diameter | - | 78" | - |
| Gear Type | Float | Nose-Wheel | Retractable Nose-Wheel |
| Float Type | Amphib | - | - |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 3 | - |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | 3 | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - |
| APU (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | 2 | - |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 145 | 186 | 190 |
| Cruise Speed @ 85% (ktas) | - | 184 | - |
| Cruise Speed @ 75% (ktas) | - | 176 | 176 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 169 | 145 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | - | - | 188 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 49 | 72 | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | 63 | 61 |
| Max Range (nm) | 915 | 1169 | 1273 |
| Range @ 75% | - | 804 | - |
| Endurance (hrs) | - | 7.2 | 11.75 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1514 | 1082 | 1148 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1868 | 2011 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | 1777 | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1350 | 1178 | 1099 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2535 | 1893 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 924 | 1270 | 1337 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18100 | 17500 | 18000 |