P.180 Avanti EVO vs M500
The P.180 Avanti EVO leads, topping 7 of 7 compared metrics.
The Piaggio Aerospace P.180 Avanti EVO (introduced 2014) and the Piper Aircraft M500 (introduced 2015) 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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P.180 Avanti EVO vs M500: the key differences
- The P.180 Avanti EVO delivers 47% more range (P.180 Avanti EVO: 1,470 nm; M500: 1,000 nm).
- The P.180 Avanti EVO delivers 55% more cruise speed (P.180 Avanti EVO: 402 kt; M500: 260 kt).
- The P.180 Avanti EVO delivers 80% more passenger capacity (P.180 Avanti EVO: 9 seats; M500: 5 seats).
- The M500 is the newer design (introduced 2015 versus 2014 for the P.180 Avanti EVO), a gap of 1 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 5,092 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the P.180 Avanti EVO runs 2 engines against 1 on the M500 — 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 M500 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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P.180 Avanti EVO vs M500: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the P.180 Avanti EVO or the M500?
The P.180 Avanti EVO has the longer published range — 1,470 nm versus 1,000 nm for the M500.
Does the P.180 Avanti EVO or M500 seat more passengers?
The P.180 Avanti EVO carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 9 seats, compared with 5 on the M500.
Which is faster, the P.180 Avanti EVO or the M500?
The P.180 Avanti EVO cruises faster, at 402 kt versus 260 kt for the M500.
Which is newer, the P.180 Avanti EVO or the M500?
The M500 is the newer design, introduced in 2015 versus 2014 for the P.180 Avanti EVO.
Is the P.180 Avanti EVO or the M500 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the P.180 Avanti EVO is the larger aircraft — 12,100 lbs versus 5,092 lbs for the M500.
Should I buy the P.180 Avanti EVO or the M500?
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 M500 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 P.180 Avanti EVO vs M500?
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.