Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500
By category, the Diamond Aircraft DA62 and Piper M500 are piston aircraft (the DA62 is a twin, the M500 a pressurized single), the Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop, and the Embraer Phenom 100EV is a very light business jet. For range, the DA62 is typically suited to regional trips at roughly 1,000+ nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, while the M500 generally sits in a similar general band around about 1,000 nautical miles, also strongly payload‑dependent. The PC‑12 NGX offers substantially longer legs for a single‑engine aircraft, commonly around 1,500+ nautical miles, making it a frequent choice for longer point‑to‑point missions and access to shorter runways. The Phenom 100EV, as a jet, is optimized for faster cruise with a typical range around 1,100–1,200 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the DA62 usually carries 5–7 including the pilot(s), the M500 is typically up to 5–6 including the pilot, the Phenom 100EV generally seats about 4–7 depending on configuration, and the PC‑12 NGX commonly carries 6–9 in executive layouts (with higher maximum seating possible in commuter-style interiors).
| Spec | Diamond Aircraft DA62 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.18 | $ 2.84 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.11 |
| Total Seats | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Diamond Aircraft | Embraer | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | DA62 | Phenom 100EV | PC-12 NGX | M500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1283 | 1,178 | 1803 | 1000 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1565 | 3451 | — | 1698 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 225 | $ 1,152 | $ 793 | $ 579 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 190 | 406 | 290 | 260 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,290,000 | $4,250,000 | $5,350,000 | $2,122,600 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 6 | 9 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Flushing | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 8.3 | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 21280 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 8244 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | AE330 | PW617F1-E | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Jet Fuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1800 | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 180 | — | 1200 | 500 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | 86 | — | 402 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 89 | — | — | 170 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 8 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 1730 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 543 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 30.1 | 42.1 | 47.25 | 29.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 47.8 | 40.4 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.3 | 14.3 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 5.1 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 11 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.6 | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 9 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 60 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 10 | 40 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 165 |