Diamond DA62 vs Cirrus SR22
The Cirrus SR22 (single-engine, ~180-185 kt, CAPS) and Diamond DA62 (twin-engine, ~190 kt, Austro AE330 diesels) are different-philosophy four-seat composites — single piston with parachute vs twin-engine diesel without.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 62
- Median asking
- $1,401,151
- Range
- $1,042,000–$1,880,564
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 40
- Source marketplaces
- 9
- Model years available
- 2016–2026
- 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
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) | Diamond DA62 | Cirrus SR22 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 124 |
| Serious | — | 8 |
| Fatal | — | 38 |
| Fatalities | — | 74 |
| % Fatal | — | 31% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Diamond DA62 | Cirrus SR22 |
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| Price Range | $1,042,000 – $1,880,564 | $233,400 – $867,970 |
| Category | Multi Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Horsepower | — | 310 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 175 kts (324 km/h) | 183 kts (339 km/h) |
| Range | 1,100 nm (2,037 km) | 1,049 nm (1,943 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) | 17,500 ft (5,334 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 5,070 lbs (2,300 kg) | 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,300 lbs (590 kg) | 1,183 lbs (537 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 79.0 gal (299 L) | 92.0 gal (348 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 14.0 GPH (53 L/h) | 13.5 GPH (51 L/h) |
| TBO | 1,800 hrs | 2,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $30,000 | $36,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $22,000 | $25,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $160 | $180 |
| Engines | 2 x Diesel | 1 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateDiamond DA62
Cirrus SR22
Which Should You Buy: Diamond DA62 or Cirrus SR22?
Bottom line: Choose the DA62 for twin-engine redundancy, the unique twin-diesel propulsion and Jet-A fuel economics. Choose the SR22 for the largest support network, CAPS parachute and the established Cirrus dealer/service ecosystem — single-engine simplicity at lower acquisition cost.
Pick the DA62 if…
- Lower operating cost — ~$160/hr vs $180/hr.
- More seats — 7 vs 5.
- Longer range — 1100 nm vs 1049 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2015 vs 2001.
Pick the SR22 if…
- Budget matters — from $233,400 vs $1,042,000, you save ~$808,600.
- Faster cruise — 183 kts vs 175 kts.
- More inventory — 251 listings vs 62.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.