Compare Diamond Aircraft DA42 VI vs Diamond Aircraft DA62 vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX
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| Manufacturer | Diamond Aircraft | Diamond Aircraft | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Type | DA42 VI | DA62 | PC-12 NGX |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $869,000 | $1,290,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 211 | $ 225 | $ 793 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.11 | $ 1.18 | $ 2.78 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.28 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 190 | 190 | 290 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1273 | 1283 | 1866 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1298 | 1565 | 3692 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 5 | 8 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 3 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 5 | 9 |
| Min Crew | - | - | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | 10495 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 4407 | 5071 | 10450 |
| MLW (lbs) | 4407 | 5071 | 9921 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | 9039 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | 6803 |
| BEW (lbs) | 3109 | 3505 | 6758 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1298 | 1565 | 3692 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | - | 2235 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 536 | 605 | 2704 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 762 | 1004 | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | 988 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 44.5 | 47.8 | 53.33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.2 | 9.3 | 14 |
| Length (ft) | 28.1 | 30.1 | 47.25 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | - | 4.9 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | - | 5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | - | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | - | 16.9 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | - | 40 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Diamond Aircraft | Diamond Aircraft | Pilatus |
| Model | AE300 | AE330 | PT6E-67XP |
| Horsepower | 168 | 180 | 1200 |
| Flat Rating | - | - | ISA + 35 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 1800 | 1800 | 5000 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Jet Fuel | Diesel / Jet Fuel | - |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 79.4 | 89 | - |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | 76.4 | 86 | 402 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Digital | - |
| FMS | - | - | 1 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | 1 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| AHRS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Director | 1 | 1 | - |
| ADC | 1 | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 4 | 5 | 8 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 3 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 5 | 9 |
| Min Crew | - | - | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | - | Yes |
| Lavatory | - | - | Optional |
| Lavatory Location | - | - | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | - | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | 13100 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | 5.8 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | MT Propeller | MT Propeller | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant | 5-Blade Comp |
| Gear Type | Retractable Nose-Wheel | Retractable Nose-Wheel | Retractable |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 190 | 190 | 290 |
| Cruise Speed @ 85% (ktas) | - | 185 | - |
| Cruise Speed @ 75% (ktas) | 176 | 171 | - |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 145 | 142 | 225 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 188 | 205 | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | 61 | - | 67 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1273 | 1283 | 1866 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | - | 1803 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | - | 1568 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | - | 1057 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 11.75 | 9.7 | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1148 | 1574 | - |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2011 | 2897 | 2602 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | - | 4270 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1099 | 1447 | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 1893 | 2556 | 2170 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1337 | 1029 | 1920 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18000 | 20000 | 30000 |