Diamond DA62 vs Beechcraft Baron
The Beechcraft Baron 58 (six-seat piston twin, Continental IO-550, ~200 kt) and Diamond DA62 (seven-seat twin Austro AE330 diesel, ~190 kt) are direct twin-engine competitors with very different propulsion — gasoline vs Jet-A diesel.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Diamond DA62 | Beechcraft Baron |
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| Price Range | $550,000 – $1,930,360 | — |
| Category | Multi Engine Piston | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 7 | — |
| Cruise Speed | 175 kts (324 km/h) | — |
| Range | 1,100 nm (2,037 km) | — |
| Service Ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 5,070 lbs (2,300 kg) | — |
| Useful Load | 1,300 lbs (590 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 79.0 gal (299 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 14.0 GPH (53 L/h) | — |
| TBO | 1,800 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $30,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $22,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $160 | — |
| Engines | 2 x Diesel | — |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateDiamond DA62
Beechcraft Baron
Which Should You Buy: Diamond DA62 or Beechcraft Baron?
Bottom line: Choose the DA62 for modern composite seven-seat construction, Jet-A diesel economics and Garmin G1000 NXi. Choose the Baron 58 for refined Beechcraft cabin, the proven Continental IO-550 platform and the much larger support network of an established model. ================================================================ # KING AIR × CROSS-BRAND (8) ================================================================
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