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Purchase price is only one part of the decision. Figures are indicative estimates at the typical market year for each model.

Decision factor	Beechcraft Baron G58View aircraft profile	Diamond DA62View aircraft profile	Diamond DA42-VIView aircraft profile
Typical market year	2023	2025	2022
Estimated purchase	€1.44m	€1.55m	€782k
Annual cash cost at 80 h	€104k	€86k	€67k
Five-year cash outlay	€1.96m	€1.98m	€1.12m
Cruise speed	202 kt	180 kt	175 kt
Advertised range	1480 nm	1288 nm	1225 nm
Seats	6	7	4
Realistic payload	701 kg	568 kg	461 kg
Runway need	700 m	883 m	649 m
Data confidence	Normalized for direct comparison	Normalized for direct comparison	Normalized for direct comparison
Main trade-off	A proven, capable piston twin, but two large engines create operating costs close to some older turboprops.	Excellent cabin utility and efficient twin-engine travel, but seven seats are rarely usable together with long-range fuel and baggage.	Efficient twin-engine capability and modern systems, but cabin payload and maintenance complexity remain significant constraints.

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Two premium piston singles with very different answers to speed, fuel, cabin design and ownership complexity.

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Modern diesel efficiency and composite design compared with a conventional turbocharged piston twin.

A modern Jet A trainer and tourer compared with the most familiar four-seat training platform.

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