Baron G58 vs DA42-VI
The Baron G58 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Beechcraft / Textron Aviation Baron G58 (introduced 2005) beside the Diamond Aircraft DA42-VI (introduced 2002) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are piston twins, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the Baron G58 carries more passengers. We line the numbers up below, then translate them into the mission each aircraft actually wins.
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Baron G58 vs DA42-VI: the key differences
- The Baron G58 delivers 45% more range (Baron G58: 1,480 nm; DA42-VI: 1,020 nm).
- The Baron G58 delivers 8% more cruise speed (Baron G58: 200 kt; DA42-VI: 185 kt).
- The Baron G58 delivers 50% more passenger capacity (Baron G58: 6 seats; DA42-VI: 4 seats).
- The Baron G58 is the newer design (introduced 2005 versus 2002 for the DA42-VI), a gap of 3 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Baron G58 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (5,500 lbs versus 4,078 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for regional and short-to-medium legs, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Baron G58 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the Baron G58 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The DA42-VI can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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Baron G58 vs DA42-VI: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Baron G58 or the DA42-VI?
The Baron G58 has the longer published range — 1,480 nm versus 1,020 nm for the DA42-VI.
Does the Baron G58 or DA42-VI seat more passengers?
The Baron G58 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 6 seats, compared with 4 on the DA42-VI.
Which is faster, the Baron G58 or the DA42-VI?
The Baron G58 cruises faster, at 200 kt versus 185 kt for the DA42-VI.
Which is newer, the Baron G58 or the DA42-VI?
The Baron G58 is the newer design, introduced in 2005 versus 2002 for the DA42-VI.
Is the Baron G58 or the DA42-VI the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Baron G58 is the larger aircraft — 5,500 lbs versus 4,078 lbs for the DA42-VI.
Should I buy the Baron G58 or the DA42-VI?
On published specifications the Baron G58 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The DA42-VI can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the Baron G58 vs DA42-VI?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.