Beechcraft Baron 58 vs Piper Seneca
The Baron 58 (refined Beechcraft twin, ~200 kt, Continental IO-550) and Piper Seneca (workhorse piston twin, ~190 kt, Continental TSIO-360 turbocharged in V-VI) are competing six-seat piston twins — different price classes.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 121
- Median asking
- $449,000
- Range
- $189,635–$1,319,400
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 40
- Source marketplaces
- 11
- Model years available
- 1970–2024
- For sale now
- 111
- Median asking
- $227,990
- Range
- $89,465–$640,128
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 39
- Source marketplaces
- 11
- Model years available
- 1967–2023
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Beechcraft Baron 58 | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 2 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Beechcraft Baron 58 | Piper Seneca |
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| Price Range | $189,635 – $1,319,400 | $89,465 – $640,128 |
| Category | Multi Engine Piston | Multi Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Cruise Speed | 190 kts (352 km/h) | 180 kts (333 km/h) |
| Range | 1,225 nm (2,269 km) | 750 nm (1,389 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 20,688 ft (6,306 m) | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 5,500 lbs (2,495 kg) | 4,750 lbs (2,155 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,846 lbs (837 kg) | 1,590 lbs (721 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 166.0 gal (628 L) | 123.0 gal (466 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 28.0 GPH (106 L/h) | 22.0 GPH (83 L/h) |
| TBO | 1,700 hrs | 1,800 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $28,000 | $25,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $310 | $280 |
| Engines | 2 x Piston | 2 x Piston (Turbocharged) |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateBeechcraft Baron 58
Piper Seneca
Which Should You Buy: Beechcraft Baron 58 or Piper Seneca?
Bottom line: Choose the Baron 58 for higher cruise, refined Beechcraft cabin and stronger residuals. Choose the Seneca for materially lower acquisition and operating cost, turbocharged high-altitude capability (Seneca II/III/V) and Piper systems familiarity.
Pick the Baron 58 if…
- Faster cruise — 190 kts vs 180 kts.
- Longer range — 1225 nm vs 750 nm.
- More inventory — 122 listings vs 107.
Pick the Seneca if…
- Budget matters — from $89,465 vs $189,635, you save ~$100,170.
- Lower operating cost — ~$280/hr vs $310/hr.
- Newer design — production from 1972 vs 1970.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.