Beechcraft Bonanza 36 vs Diamond DA50 RG
The Diamond DA50 RG (five-seat single Austro AE330 diesel retractable, ~181 kt) and Bonanza 36 (six-seat Continental piston retractable, ~175 kt) are direct competitors — different propulsion (diesel vs Avgas) and different cabin sizes.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 208
- Median asking
- $399,000
- Range
- $229,000–$875,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 94
- Source marketplaces
- 17
- Model years available
- 1968–2026
- For sale now
- 28
- Median asking
- $1,159,000
- Range
- $894,146–$1,409,050
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 16
- Source marketplaces
- 8
- Model years available
- 2014–2026
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Beechcraft Bonanza 36 | Diamond DA50 RG |
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| Price Range | $229,000 – $875,000 | $894,146 – $1,409,050 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 5 |
| Horsepower | 285 HP | 300 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 168 kts (311 km/h) | 180 kts (333 km/h) |
| Range | 697 nm (1,291 km) | 750 nm (1,389 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 3,400 lbs (1,542 kg) | 3,957 lbs (1,795 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 74.0 gal (280 L) | 50.0 gal (189 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 14.0 GPH (53 L/h) | 9.0 GPH (34 L/h) |
| TBO | 1,700 hrs | 2,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $35,000 | $28,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $22,000 | $18,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $195 | $135 |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateBeechcraft Bonanza 36
Diamond DA50 RG
Which Should You Buy: Beechcraft Bonanza 36 or Diamond DA50 RG?
Bottom line: Choose the DA50 RG for Jet-A diesel economics, modern composite construction and Garmin G1000 NXi. Choose the Bonanza 36 for six seats, the iconic Beechcraft cabin and the much larger active support network. ================================================================ # BARON × CROSS-BRAND (4) ================================================================
Pick the Bonanza 36 if…
- Budget matters — from $229,000 vs $894,146, you save ~$665,146.
- More seats — 6 vs 5.
- More inventory — 210 listings vs 28.
Pick the DA50 RG if…
- Lower operating cost — ~$135/hr vs $195/hr.
- Faster cruise — 180 kts vs 168 kts.
- Longer range — 750 nm vs 697 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2020 vs 1968.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.