Cessna 210 vs Diamond DA62
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 | Diamond DA62 |
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| Price Range | $25,000 – $975,000 | $550,000 – $1,930,360 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Multi Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 7 |
| Horsepower | 300 HP | — |
| Cruise Speed | 164 kts (304 km/h) | 175 kts (324 km/h) |
| Range | 900 nm (1,667 km) | 1,100 nm (2,037 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 17,300 ft (5,273 m) | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 3,800 lbs (1,724 kg) | 5,070 lbs (2,300 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,310 lbs (594 kg) | 1,300 lbs (590 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 90.0 gal (341 L) | 79.0 gal (299 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 14.5 GPH (55 L/h) | 14.0 GPH (53 L/h) |
| TBO | 1,500 hrs | 1,800 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $35,000 | $30,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $22,000 | $22,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $175 | $160 |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 2 x Diesel |
Cost of Ownership
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Diamond DA62
Which Should You Buy: Cessna 210 or Diamond DA62?
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 $550,000, you save ~$525,000.
- More inventory — 171 listings vs 64.
Pick the DA62 if…
- Lower operating cost — ~$160/hr vs $175/hr.
- More seats — 7 vs 6.
- Faster cruise — 175 kts vs 164 kts.
- Longer range — 1100 nm vs 900 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2015 vs 1960.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.