Cirrus SR22 vs Cessna 210
The Cirrus SR22 (~180-185 kt, four seats, fixed-gear, CAPS) and Cessna 210 Centurion (~180-190 kt, six seats, retractable) are competing cross-country singles — similar cruise, but different missions and different cabin sizes.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 255
- Median asking
- $369,473
- Range
- $233,400–$867,970
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 149
- Source marketplaces
- 16
- Model years available
- 2001–2025
- For sale now
- 177
- Median asking
- $249,750
- Range
- $90,200–$695,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 56
- Source marketplaces
- 17
- Model years available
- 1960–2021
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Generations Breakdown
Per-generation specs — engine/weight/performance differ materially across production eras.
Per-era “For sale” counts exclude listings with unspecified year and separate variants (RG retractable, Hawk XP), so they may not sum to the total above.
Cirrus SR22 — 0 generations
| Generation | Years | Engine | MTOW | Cruise | Range | For sale |
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Cessna 210 — 4 generations
| Generation | Years | Engine | MTOW | Cruise | Range | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 IO-470 (260hp) | 1960–1963 | Continental IO-470-E | 2900 | 160 | 700 | 24 |
| 210 IO-520 (NA) | 1964–1986 | Continental IO-520-A/L | 3800 | 171 | 900 | 43 |
| T210 Turbo | 1966–1986 | Continental TSIO-520-R | 3800 | 193 | 950 | 57 |
| P210 Pressurized | 1978–1986 | Continental TSIO-520-P | 4000 | 200 | 1000 | 53 |
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) | Cirrus SR22 | Cessna 210 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 124 | 819 |
| Serious | 8 | 64 |
| Fatal | 38 | 192 |
| Fatalities | 74 | 413 |
| % Fatal | 31% | 23% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cirrus SR22 | Cessna 210 |
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| Price Range | $233,400 – $867,970 | $90,200 – $695,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 5 | 6 |
| Horsepower | 310 HP | 260–325 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 183 kts (339 km/h) | 160–200 kts (370 km/h) |
| Range | 1,049 nm (1,943 km) | 700–1,000 nm (1,852 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 17,500 ft (5,334 m) | 17,300 ft (5,273 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) | 2900–4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,183 lbs (537 kg) | 1,310 lbs (594 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 92.0 gal (348 L) | 90.0 gal (341 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 13.5 GPH (51 L/h) | 14.5 GPH (55 L/h) |
| TBO | 2,000 hrs | 1,700 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $36,000 | $35,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $25,000 | $22,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $180 | $175 |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCirrus SR22
Cessna 210
Which Should You Buy: Cirrus SR22 or Cessna 210?
Bottom line: Choose the 210 for the six-seat retractable cabin, large useful load and high-wing utility — the classic high-performance six-seater. Choose the SR22 for modern Garmin avionics, CAPS parachute, fixed-gear simplicity and lower operating costs.
Pick the SR22 if…
- Faster cruise — 183 kts vs 160 kts.
- Longer range — 1049 nm vs 700 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2001 vs 1960.
- More inventory — 251 listings vs 176.
Pick the 210 if…
- Budget matters — from $90,200 vs $233,400, you save ~$143,200.
- Lower operating cost — ~$175/hr vs $180/hr.
- More seats — 6 vs 5.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.