SR20 vs M350
The M350 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Cirrus Aircraft SR20 (introduced 1999) beside the Piper Aircraft M350 (introduced 2015) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are piston singles, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the M350 carries more passengers. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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SR20 vs M350: the key differences
- The M350 delivers 34% more range (SR20: 1,000 nm; M350: 1,343 nm).
- The M350 delivers 37% more cruise speed (SR20: 155 kt; M350: 213 kt).
- The M350 delivers 50% more passenger capacity (SR20: 4 seats; M350: 6 seats).
- The M350 is the newer design (introduced 2015 versus 1999 for the SR20), a gap of 16 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The M350 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (4,358 lbs versus 3,150 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 M350 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 M350 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The SR20 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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SR20 vs M350: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the SR20 or the M350?
The M350 has the longer published range — 1,343 nm versus 1,000 nm for the SR20.
Does the SR20 or M350 seat more passengers?
The M350 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 6 seats, compared with 4 on the SR20.
Which is faster, the SR20 or the M350?
The M350 cruises faster, at 213 kt versus 155 kt for the SR20.
Which is newer, the SR20 or the M350?
The M350 is the newer design, introduced in 2015 versus 1999 for the SR20.
Is the SR20 or the M350 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the M350 is the larger aircraft — 4,358 lbs versus 3,150 lbs for the SR20.
Should I buy the SR20 or the M350?
On published specifications the M350 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The SR20 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 SR20 vs M350?
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.