Cirrus SR22T vs Piper M350
The Piper M350 and the Cirrus SR22T are two high-performance piston singles that take different paths to comfort and capability — the pressurised, cabin-class M350 and the turbo-normalised, parachute-equipped SR22T. The M350 (the pressurised PA-46) flies high in a sealed cabin; the SR22T pairs turbo-normalised performance with 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
- 303
- Median asking
- $774,900
- Range
- $349,900–$1,184,900
- Model years available
- 2004–2025
- For sale now
- 36
- Median asking
- $1,347,500
- Range
- $914,900–$2,096,839
- Model years available
- 2008–2026
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
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) | Cirrus SR22T | Piper M350 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 1 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 0 | — |
| Fatalities | 0 | — |
| % Fatal | 0% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cirrus SR22T | Piper M350 |
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| Price Range | $349,900 – $1,184,900 | $914,900 – $2,096,839 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 5 | 6 |
| Horsepower | 315 HP | 350 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 213 kts (394 km/h) | 200 kts (370 km/h) |
| Range | 1,021 nm (1,891 km) | 1,343 nm (2,487 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) | 4,340 lbs (1,969 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,098 lbs (498 kg) | 1,220 lbs (553 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 92.0 gal (348 L) | 120.0 gal (454 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 16.0 GPH (61 L/h) | 18.0 GPH (68 L/h) |
| TBO | 2,000 hrs | 2,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $40,000 | $35,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $28,000 | $22,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $210 | $200 |
| Engines | 1 x Piston (Turbocharged) | 1 x Piston (Turbocharged) |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCirrus SR22T
Piper M350
Which Should You Buy: Cirrus SR22T or Piper M350?
Bottom line: Choose the M350 for pressurised, high-altitude comfort — a sealed, cabin-class cabin to cross weather above much of it, with room and quiet. Choose the SR22T for a modern composite with a parachute — turbo-normalised climb, a glass cockpit, the CAPS whole-airframe parachute and the largest support network in the class. On safety the two answer it differently: the M350's pressurisation removes the high-altitude oxygen burden, while the SR22T adds a parachute no other here has — different approaches, both strong. Pressurised cabin-class, or turbo composite with a parachute.
Pick the SR22T if…
- Budget matters — from $349,900 vs $914,900, you save ~$565,000.
- Faster cruise — 213 kts vs 200 kts.
- More inventory — 302 listings vs 38.
Pick the M350 if…
- Lower operating cost — ~$200/hr vs $210/hr.
- More seats — 6 vs 5.
- Longer range — 1343 nm vs 1021 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2015 vs 2010.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.