310R vs DA62
The DA62 leads, topping 6 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Cessna / Textron Aviation 310R (introduced 1975) beside the Diamond Aircraft DA62 (introduced 2015) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are piston twins, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the DA62 has the advantage. We line the numbers up below, then translate them into the mission each aircraft actually wins.
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310R vs DA62: the key differences
- The DA62 delivers 35% more range (310R: 800 nm; DA62: 1,078 nm).
- The DA62 delivers 1% more cruise speed (310R: 191 kt; DA62: 192 kt).
- The DA62 delivers 17% more passenger capacity (310R: 6 seats; DA62: 7 seats).
- The DA62 is the newer design (introduced 2015 versus 1975 for the 310R), a gap of 40 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The 310R is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (5,500 lbs versus 5,071 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
The DA62 is the stronger fit for regional and short-to-medium legs — its 1,078 nm of range removes fuel stops on those legs. The 310R, at 800 nm, is better matched to short-haul and regional hops, where lower trip cost counts for more than outright reach. If most of your flying sits inside the 310R's range, the DA62's extra capability is range you pay to carry but rarely use.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the DA62 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 310R 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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310R vs DA62: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the 310R or the DA62?
The DA62 has the longer published range — 1,078 nm versus 800 nm for the 310R.
Does the 310R or DA62 seat more passengers?
The DA62 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 7 seats, compared with 6 on the 310R.
Which is faster, the 310R or the DA62?
The DA62 cruises faster, at 192 kt versus 191 kt for the 310R.
Which is newer, the 310R or the DA62?
The DA62 is the newer design, introduced in 2015 versus 1975 for the 310R.
Is the 310R or the DA62 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the 310R is the larger aircraft — 5,500 lbs versus 5,071 lbs for the DA62.
Should I buy the 310R or the DA62?
On published specifications the DA62 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 310R 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 310R vs DA62?
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.