Compare Diamond Aircraft DA42 VI vs Piper M500
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| Manufacturer | Diamond Aircraft | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | DA42 VI | M500 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $869,000 | $2,122,600 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 211 | $ 579 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.11 | $ 3.11 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.28 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 190 | 260 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1273 | 1000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1298 | 2300 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 4 |
| Min Crew | - | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | ||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | 5134 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 4407 | 5092 |
| MLW (lbs) | 4407 | 4850 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 4850 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 3436 |
| BEW (lbs) | 3109 | 2792 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1298 | 2300 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | 1707 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 536 | 1020 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 762 | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 559 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 44.5 | 43.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.2 | 11.3 |
| Length (ft) | 28.1 | 29.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | 4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | 12.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | 20 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Diamond Aircraft | Piper |
| Model | AE300 | PT6A-42A |
| Horsepower | 168 | 500 |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 55 |
| FADEC | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1800 | 3600 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Jet Fuel | - |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 79.4 | 170 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | 76.4 | - |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | 1 x Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 2 | 2 x Garmin GIA64W |
| AHRS | 1 | 2 |
| Flight Director | 1 | - |
| ADC | 1 | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX-335R (ADS-B OUT) |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 4 |
| Min Crew | - | 1 |
| Lavatory | - | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | Refreshment Centre |
| Galley Location | - | MID |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | 8244 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | 12600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | 5.5 |
| Other | ||
| Prop Manufacturer | MT Propeller | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 4-Blade Constant Speed Reverse |
| Prop Diameter | - | 82.5 |
| Gear Type | Retractable Nose-Wheel | Retractable |
| Warranty | ||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 3 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | 7 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | 2500 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | 5 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | 1500 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | 3 |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 190 | 260 |
| Cruise Speed @ 75% (ktas) | 176 | - |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 145 | 157 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 188 | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | 61 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1273 | 1000 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 11.75 | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1148 | 1650 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | 2011 | 2438 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | 2973 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1099 | 1020 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 1893 | 2110 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1337 | 1600 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18000 | 28000 |