Diamond DA62 vs Beechcraft Bonanza 36 vs Cirrus SR22
The Cirrus SR22, Diamond DA62 and Beechcraft Bonanza 36 are cross-shopped by buyers deciding between high-performance singles and a modern twin. The SR22 is the fast composite single with a parachute, the Bonanza 36 the roomy retractable single, and the DA62 a five-to-seven-seat diesel twin with engine-out redundancy. Singles with safety nets, or a second engine. Where each trades now is below.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 62
- Median asking
- $1,401,151
- Range
- $1,042,000–$1,880,564
- Model years available
- 2016–2026
- For sale now
- 208
- Median asking
- $399,000
- Range
- $229,000–$875,000
- Model years available
- 1968–2026
- 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.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Diamond DA62 | Beechcraft Bonanza 36 | Cirrus SR22 |
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| Price Range | $1,042,000 – $1,880,564 | $229,000 – $875,000 | $233,400 – $867,970 |
| Category | Multi Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | |||
| Seats | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Horsepower | 180 HP | 285 HP | 310 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 175 kts (324 km/h) | 168 kts (311 km/h) | 183 kts (339 km/h) |
| Range | 1,100 nm (2,037 km) | 697 nm (1,291 km) | 1,049 nm (1,943 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) | 17,500 ft (5,334 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 5,070 lbs (2,300 kg) | 3,400 lbs (1,542 kg) | 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,300 lbs (590 kg) | 1,245 lbs (565 kg) | 1,183 lbs (537 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 79.0 gal (299 L) | 74.0 gal (280 L) | 92.0 gal (348 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 14.0 GPH (53 L/h) | 14.0 GPH (53 L/h) | 13.5 GPH (51 L/h) |
| TBO | 1,800 hrs | 1,700 hrs | 2,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $30,000 | $35,000 | $36,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $22,000 | $22,000 | $25,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $160 | $195 | $180 |
| Engines | 2 x Diesel | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateDiamond DA62
Beechcraft Bonanza 36
Cirrus SR22
Which Should You Buy?
Bottom line: Choose the SR22 for single-engine speed with a parachute and a modern cockpit. Choose the Bonanza 36 for a roomy, prestigious six-seat single with a long record. Choose the DA62 for twin-engine redundancy and seats — two efficient diesels and five-to-seven seats, accepting twin costs and the proficiency a light twin demands. On safety the divide is engines and approach: the SR22's parachute, the Bonanza's proven single record, the DA62's second engine — each a genuine, different answer. Parachute single, pedigree single, or redundant twin.
Pick the DA62 if…
- Lowest operating cost — about $160/hr
- Most seats — 7
- Longest range — 1100 nm
- Newest design — built from 2015
Pick the Bonanza 36 if…
- Lowest entry price — from $229,000
Pick the SR22 if…
- Fastest cruise — 183 kts
- Most listings for sale — 253
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.