Cessna 210 vs Cirrus SR22
The Cessna 210 Centurion and the Cirrus SR22 are two high-performance singles with different strengths — the high-wing, retractable six-seat 210 and the fast composite SR22 with a parachute. The 210 offers high-wing visibility, six seats and retractable speed; the SR22 brings a glass cockpit, modern composite build and the CAPS parachute. Where each trades now is below.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 177
- Median asking
- $249,750
- Range
- $90,200–$695,000
- Model years available
- 1960–2021
- For sale now
- 255
- Median asking
- $369,473
- Range
- $233,400–$867,970
- Model years available
- 2001–2025
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Generations Breakdown
Per-generation specs — engine/weight/performance differ materially across production eras.
Per-era “For sale” counts exclude listings with unspecified year and separate variants (RG retractable, Hawk XP), so they may not sum to the total above.
Cessna 210 — 4 generations
| Generation | Years | Engine | MTOW | Cruise | Range | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 IO-470 (260hp) | 1960–1963 | IO-470-E | 2900 | 160 | 700 | 29 |
| 210 IO-520 (NA) | 1964–1986 | IO-520-A/L | 3800 | 171 | 900 | 48 |
| T210 Turbo | 1966–1986 | TSIO-520-R | 3800 | 193 | 950 | 57 |
| P210 Pressurized | 1978–1986 | TSIO-520-P | 4000 | 200 | 1000 | 55 |
Cirrus SR22 — 0 generations
| Generation | Years | Engine | MTOW | Cruise | Range | For sale |
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Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Cessna 210 | Cirrus SR22 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 819 | 124 |
| Serious | 64 | 8 |
| Fatal | 192 | 38 |
| Fatalities | 413 | 74 |
| % Fatal | 23% | 31% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna 210 | Cirrus SR22 |
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| Price Range | $90,200 – $695,000 | $233,400 – $867,970 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 5 |
| Horsepower | 260–325 HP | 310 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 160–200 kts (370 km/h) | 183 kts (339 km/h) |
| Range | 700–1,000 nm (1,852 km) | 1,049 nm (1,943 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 17,300 ft (5,273 m) | 17,500 ft (5,334 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2900–4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) | 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,310 lbs (594 kg) | 1,183 lbs (537 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 90.0 gal (341 L) | 92.0 gal (348 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 14.5 GPH (55 L/h) | 13.5 GPH (51 L/h) |
| TBO | 1,700 hrs | 2,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $35,000 | $36,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $22,000 | $25,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $175 | $180 |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCessna 210
Cirrus SR22
Which Should You Buy: Cessna 210 or Cirrus SR22?
Bottom line: Choose the 210 Centurion for capacity and visibility — six seats, a big useful load, the high-wing sight picture and retractable speed. Choose the SR22 for modern speed and a parachute — a faster cruise, a glass cockpit, fixed-gear simplicity and the CAPS whole-airframe parachute. On safety each takes a different path — the 210 a proven retractable record (with gear discipline), the SR22 a parachute — both strong; the divide is capacity and visibility versus speed and a safety net, not safety itself. Six-seat high-wing hauler, or fast parachute single.
Pick the 210 if…
- Budget matters — from $90,200 vs $233,400, you save ~$143,200.
- Lower operating cost — ~$175/hr vs $180/hr.
- More seats — 6 vs 5.
Pick the SR22 if…
- Faster cruise — 183 kts vs 160 kts.
- Longer range — 1049 nm vs 700 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2001 vs 1960.
- More inventory — 249 listings vs 28.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.