Cessna 210 vs Cirrus SR22T
The Cessna 210 Centurion (six-seat retractable, ~180-190 kt) competes against multiple six-seat / high-performance singles — Cirrus SR22T (four-seat turbo, ~213 kt, CAPS), Diamond DA62 (seven-seat twin diesel, ~190 kt), Mooney M20J (four-seat efficient, ~160 kt), Piper Malibu (six-seat pressurised, ~213+ kt), Piper Saratoga (six-seat ~150-165 kt).
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna 210 | Cirrus SR22T |
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| Price Range | $25,000 – $975,000 | $210,000 – $1,700,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 5 |
| Horsepower | 300 HP | 315 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 164 kts (304 km/h) | 213 kts (394 km/h) |
| Range | 900 nm (1,667 km) | 1,021 nm (1,891 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 17,300 ft (5,273 m) | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 3,800 lbs (1,724 kg) | 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,310 lbs (594 kg) | 1,098 lbs (498 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 90.0 gal (341 L) | 92.0 gal (348 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 14.5 GPH (55 L/h) | 16.0 GPH (61 L/h) |
| TBO | 1,500 hrs | 2,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $35,000 | $40,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $22,000 | $28,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $175 | $210 |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston (Turbocharged) |
Cost of Ownership
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Cirrus SR22T
Which Should You Buy: Cessna 210 or Cirrus SR22T?
Bottom line: Choose the 210 for the iconic high-wing six-seat retractable Cessna — the proven high-performance utility-six-seater. The competitors offer specific advantages (CAPS parachute, diesel economics, efficiency, pressurisation) — choose the 210 when you specifically want the high-wing six-seat Cessna character and the broad Cessna support network. ================================================================ # NEW MODELS — TWINS / TURBOPROP / JET / CLASSIC (18) [Сем 2026-06-05] ================================================================ # 🚩 rival-слаги для Ігора звірити: cessna-310/414/421/caravan·piper-aztec/navajo/seneca·beechcraft-baron-58/king-air-200·de-havilland-dhc-6-twin-otter·flight-design-ct·cessna-citation-sovereign
Pick the 210 if…
- Budget matters — from $25,000 vs $210,000, you save ~$185,000.
- Lower operating cost — ~$175/hr vs $210/hr.
- More seats — 6 vs 5.
Pick the SR22T if…
- Faster cruise — 213 kts vs 164 kts.
- Longer range — 1021 nm vs 900 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2010 vs 1960.
- More inventory — 295 listings vs 171.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.