TBM 700 vs P.180 Avanti EVO
The P.180 Avanti EVO leads, topping 7 of 7 compared metrics.
The Daher (TBM) TBM 700 (introduced 1990) and the Piaggio Aerospace P.180 Avanti EVO (introduced 2014) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are turboprops, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the P.180 Avanti EVO carries more passengers. undefined
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TBM 700 vs P.180 Avanti EVO: the key differences
- The P.180 Avanti EVO delivers 9% more range (TBM 700: 1,350 nm; P.180 Avanti EVO: 1,470 nm).
- The P.180 Avanti EVO delivers 34% more cruise speed (TBM 700: 300 kt; P.180 Avanti EVO: 402 kt).
- The P.180 Avanti EVO delivers 50% more passenger capacity (TBM 700: 6 seats; P.180 Avanti EVO: 9 seats).
- The P.180 Avanti EVO is the newer design (introduced 2014 versus 1990 for the TBM 700), a gap of 24 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The P.180 Avanti EVO is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (12,100 lbs versus 6,579 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the TBM 700 runs 1 engine against 2 on the P.180 Avanti EVO — a factor in redundancy, maintenance scope and operating cost.
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 P.180 Avanti EVO 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 P.180 Avanti EVO leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The TBM 700 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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TBM 700 vs P.180 Avanti EVO: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the TBM 700 or the P.180 Avanti EVO?
The P.180 Avanti EVO has the longer published range — 1,470 nm versus 1,350 nm for the TBM 700.
Does the TBM 700 or P.180 Avanti EVO seat more passengers?
The P.180 Avanti EVO carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 9 seats, compared with 6 on the TBM 700.
Which is faster, the TBM 700 or the P.180 Avanti EVO?
The P.180 Avanti EVO cruises faster, at 402 kt versus 300 kt for the TBM 700.
Which is newer, the TBM 700 or the P.180 Avanti EVO?
The P.180 Avanti EVO is the newer design, introduced in 2014 versus 1990 for the TBM 700.
Is the TBM 700 or the P.180 Avanti EVO the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the P.180 Avanti EVO is the larger aircraft — 12,100 lbs versus 6,579 lbs for the TBM 700.
Should I buy the TBM 700 or the P.180 Avanti EVO?
On published specifications the P.180 Avanti EVO leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The TBM 700 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 TBM 700 vs P.180 Avanti EVO?
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.