Compare Diamond Aircraft DA40 XLT vs Diamond Aircraft DA42 VI vs Diamond Aircraft DA62
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| Manufacturer | Diamond Aircraft | Diamond Aircraft | Diamond Aircraft |
| Aircraft Type | DA40 XLT | DA42 VI | DA62 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $485,000 | $869,000 | $1,290,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 125 | $ 211 | $ 225 |
| DOC / nm | $ 0.88 | $ 1.11 | $ 1.18 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.22 | $ 0.28 | $ 0.24 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 190 | 190 |
| Max Range (nm) | 790 | 1273 | 1283 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 900 | 1298 | 1565 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Cockpit | - | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | - | 3 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | - | 5 |
| 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 | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 2646 | 4407 | 5071 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2535 | 4407 | 5071 |
| BEW (lbs) | 1746 | 3109 | 3505 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 900 | 1298 | 1565 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 300 | 536 | 605 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 600 | 762 | 1004 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 38.2 | 44.5 | 47.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 6.5 | 8.2 | 9.3 |
| Length (ft) | 26.5 | 28.1 | 30.1 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Diamond Aircraft | Diamond Aircraft | Diamond Aircraft |
| Model | IO-360 M1A | AE300 | AE330 |
| Horsepower | 180 | 168 | 180 |
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 1800 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | - | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | Diesel / Jet Fuel | Diesel / Jet Fuel |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 50 | 79.4 | 89 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | 48 | 76.4 | 86 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | Gyro / Analog | Digital |
| Autopilot | - | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| AHRS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Director | - | 1 | 1 |
| ADC | - | 1 | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Cockpit | - | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | - | 3 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | - | 5 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | MT Propeller | MT Propeller | MT Propeller |
| Prop Description | 2-Blade Metal Constant | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant |
| Gear Type | Fixed Nose-Wheel | Retractable Nose-Wheel | Retractable Nose-Wheel |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 190 | 190 |
| Cruise Speed @ 85% (ktas) | - | - | 185 |
| Cruise Speed @ 75% (ktas) | - | 176 | 171 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 142 | 145 | 142 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 178 | 188 | 205 |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | 52 | 61 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 790 | 1273 | 1283 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 7.6 | 11.75 | 9.7 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1000 | 1148 | 1574 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | 1000 | 2011 | 2897 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1000 | 1099 | 1447 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 1750 | 1893 | 2556 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 910 | 1337 | 1029 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 16400 | 18000 | 20000 |