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Cirrus Sr22t G6 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Piper M350

The Cirrus SR22T G6 and Piper M350 are both pressurized, single‑engine piston aircraft aimed at fast personal and business travel, while the Diamond DA62 is a larger, twin‑engine piston aircraft oriented toward carrying more people with added redundancy. In category terms, the SR22T is an unpressurized high‑performance single (turbocharged), the M350 is a pressurized turbocharged single, and the DA62 is a twin with modern diesel-derived engines and FADEC. For range, the SR22T and M350 generally sit in a similar cross‑country bracket, typically around the 1,000–1,300 nautical mile class depending on power settings, reserves, and payload, with the M350 often favored when high‑altitude cruise in weather is a priority due to pressurization. The DA62’s range is typically comparable, often around roughly 1,000–1,200 nautical miles, but it varies notably with passenger load and speed choices. Passenger capacity differs most: the SR22T is typically configured for five seats, the M350 for six, and the DA62 commonly for seven, making the DA62 the most flexible for larger groups.

SpecDiamond Aircraft DA62Piper M350
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 1.18$ 1.34
Total Seats56
Flight RulesIFRVFR
ManufacturerDiamond AircraftPiper
Aircraft NameDA62M350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)12831343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.24$ 0.22
Max Cabin Seats5
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)15651308
Standard Cabin Seats34
Direct Operating Cost$ 225$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)190213
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,290,000 $1,195,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Total Seats56
Max Cabin Seats5
Standard Cabin Seats34
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelAE330TIO-540-AE2A
Fuel TypeDiesel / Jet FuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)18002000
Horsepower180350
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines21
Usable Fuel (gal)86
Fuel Capacity (gal)89120
TBO (yrs)12
Dimensions
Length (ft)30.129
Wingspan (ft)47.843
Overall Height (ft)9.311.4
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20