Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Ii vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna Caravan (208) and Grand Caravan EX (208B) are rugged single‑engine turboprops primarily in the utility/commuter category, while the Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized, high‑performance personal/business turboprop. For range, the standard Caravan is typically around the 900–1,000 nautical mile class depending on configuration, the Grand Caravan EX is broadly similar but often slightly better in real‑world mission flexibility due to its more powerful engine, and the M600 SLS generally offers a longer, faster cross‑country profile, often around the 1,400+ nautical mile class. For passenger capacity, the Caravan commonly seats up to about 9 passengers in typical commuter layouts (with higher-density options possible), the Grand Caravan EX usually seats up to about 10–14 depending on interior and certification, and the M600 SLS is typically arranged for about 5–6 passengers plus a pilot. Overall, the Caravans emphasize payload, cabin volume, and short/rough-field utility, while the M600 SLS emphasizes speed, pressurization, and owner-flown comfort.