Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seneca
| Spec | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 | $ 1.72 | $ 1.69 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Piper | Piper | Beechcraft | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | M500 | M600 | Baron G58 | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1000 | 1406 | 1480 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1698 | 2200 | 1450 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 579 | $ 603 | $ 347 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 260 | 274 | 202 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 | $1,495,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | No | — | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Total Seats | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Galley Location | MID | MID | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5.5 | 5.6 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 12600 | 12600 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 8244 | 8644 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | No | No | No | No |
| Model | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A | IO-550-C | TSIO-360-RB |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 | 1700 | 1800 |
| Horsepower | 500 | 600 | 300 | 220 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 170 | 260 | 194 | 122 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (yrs) | — | — | 12 | — |
| Fuel Delivery | — | — | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 29.6 | 29.7 | 29.9 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 43.2 | 43.2 | 37.9 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.5 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 4 | 4.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.6 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.3 | 11.3 | 9.8 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 165 | 165 | 150 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 20 | 20 | 46 | — |