WHICH AIRPLANE IS BETTER? | Cirrus SR22T vs Diamond DA62 Comparison

If you're in the market for the most advanced GA Piston aircraft, you're going to stop your search at the Cirrus SR22T and the Diamond DA62. Today we put these two airplanes nose-to-nose on the ramp in Raleigh, NC to give you a complete comparison over all of the specs that are important to consider. Follow along with pilot Sam Linton and check it out!

What do you think? Which airplane would YOU want to fly? Let us know in the comments below!

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ABOUT THE DIAMOND DA62:

The Diamond DA62 moves more passengers and equipment farther and faster than anything else in its class, with exceptional fuel efficiency, luxury and twin-engine security.
Space. Performance. Efficiency. Luxury. The Ultimate Flying Machine.

DESIGNED FOR PILOT'S SATISFACTION: Your flying luxury SUV! Choose from a variety of exterior colors or design your very own DA62. Enjoy a spacious luxury cabin including premium interiors and more.

YOUR SAFETY FIRST: Diamond's industry-leading safety record is the result of our commitment to protecting occupants with a vast array of both active and passive safety features.

FIRST CLASS CABIN: The DA62 spoils pilots and passengers alike. With an extra-large cabin, generous and adjustable front seats, a 60/40 split folding three seat second row bench and optional folding two seat third row bench, the DA62 is comparable in size to a luxurious SUV, maximizing space to offer room for up to seven people. Luxury features abound throughout, including premium interiors in several styles, colors and materials, LED interior lighting, optional electric air conditioning and more. Choose from a range of exterior colors, such as ruby red, carbon, gold, sapphire blue and glossy white or design your very own DA62!

JET FUEL POWER AND TOP-NOTCH AVIONICS: Save fuel and money and enjoy airliner-like flight handling. The DA62 is powered by the turbocharged Austro Engine AE330. The fully integrated Garmin G1000NXi is complemented by a long list of avionics options to perfectly suit your mission.

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ABOUT THE CIRRUS SR22:

The Cirrus SR22T is a single-engine composite aircraft, built by Cirrus Aircraft starting in 2001. It is a more powerful version of the Cirrus SR20, with a larger wing, higher fuel capacity, and a 315 horsepower (231 kW) engine. It is extremely popular among purchasers of new aircraft and has been the world’s best-selling single-engine, five-seat aircraft for several years. The aircraft is perhaps best known for being equipped with the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), an emergency parachute capable of lowering the entire aircraft (and occupants) to the ground in an emergency.

The cabin seamlessly integrates luxury, style, technology and comfort with automobile-inspired ergonomics, performance seats and lifestyle conveniences throughout. Innovative systems, including Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP) and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) provide a wide array of protective layers to protect the pilot and passengers. Discover the power and prestige of the SR22T.

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[luczipkin]

A bunch of people commenting are talking about how it's "apples and oranges" or something. In reality, it's not. I saw some comments about a multi-engine rating costing $10, 000. Sure, but when you're torn between a $1 million and a $1.4 million airplane, is a 1% difference going to sway your decision? I saw a comment about the engines being less serviceable. It's a brand new airplane and the point is to have it serviced at the factory-approved service centers. It's not like people buying Stinson 108s with Franklin engines; service still exists and the Austro engines are far more common than one might think. I also saw a comment talking about how a comparison between a DA-50 and SR22T and the Baron and the DA62 is more apt. I disagree. First of all, the DA-50 isn't even in public use yet, so there's no way of knowing how it would perform in the real world. While the DA-50RG (by the first look, anyways) seems to compete more with the SR22T, I don't think the Baron and DA62 fit the same customer. The Baron customer is looking for a more tried-and-true airframe, and the DA62 customer is concerned about efficiency, safety, and performance– the same things the Cirrus customer is looking for. Notice that the fuel burn on these two airplanes are very similar, the speed below 14k is very similar, and in the DA62 you get twin-engine safety with the options that liquid cooling provides (no shock cooling danger on descent, for one.) Ultimately, I think I'd have the DA62 – I prefer to fly away from my engine failures buying a new engine from Austria than falling into school parking lots, $1 million down the gutter, and climbing out all bruised up.

[ramezqubain]

Great unique selling points for the da62, however The new da50 might be the more suitable model to compare to the sr22

[kmr]

Excellent video! I went through the same analysis 3 years ago and picked the Diamond DA62, because the advantages you highlighted were important to me. The modern engines were at the top of my list, followed by the useful load, efficiency, excellent handling and quality. 900 hours later, I know I made the right choice.

[chancegregg]

This is no comparison... y’all are definitely selling the DA62 😉

[NDCDA]

A great evaluation of both aircraft - well done ! For me, I am very pleased I chose the Diamond DA62, which I consider the safest general aviation aircraft in the world today for so many reasons.

[superchargedpetrolhead]

The only problem with both of these airplane is that i can't afford one....
It is a great analogy that you did with engines, exactly no one would go to a dealership and order a new car and then request the dealer to put a WW2 era engine in it, that is what most GA airplanes are. Even worse most GA airplanes were designed in last century when none of the modern safety standards and requirements that these modern airplanes had to pass to get certified existed.
One important thing you missed is how many passengers you can carry on these, the da62 would beat the cirrus in that as well.
Overall both are great airplanes and i wish more manufacturers would move towards diesel engines like the diamond...

Cheers guys.

[Nghilifa]

Nice comparison!
If I had the money to spare, I'd go with the Diamond.
- Two Engines (so there's some redundancy there)
- FADEC controlled engines greatly reduce pilot workload
- More fuel efficient below 14k
- Jet A1 is cheaper than AVGAS
- Greater payload capacity
- Longer range

[UncleKennysPlace]

I'd certainly lean toward the Diamond; burning Jet-A is a huge plus in some places.

[ericvasilik]

FYI, in 2016, Cirrus redesigned the door latches that no longer require slamming to close.

[SerendipitySailTime]

I just did this comparison & bought a used SR-22T. For me, the service was more readily available, it fit in many of the hangars on the field & I could almost buy 2 2014 Cirrus for the price of the least expensive used DA-62s. Parts seem less expensive & more readily available & there is a Cirrus service center on my field. The insurance was less expensive on the Cirrus for me as well. I really like the DA-62, but will wait while they become more of a player. The DA-62 flew fantastic & is a great plane.

[heinzuwehofmann]

Great video, down to the points, no fuss and unnecessary stories or personal crab that no one wants to know!! Thanks so much!

[lockirocu]

Lifestyle! Nice video, you're stepping up your youtube game. And keeping the fohawk alive!

[tomivanov]

When we were buying an airplane, we were torn between both planes. They are pretty comparable besides the single vs multi engine. But at the end of the day we went with the DA62. Very easy to fly, FADEC is awesome.

[j.r.]

Ironically, these are the 2 planes that I want the most.

[latenightthinker]

It really makes you appreciate the work that Diamond has put into their aircraft

[gsxrkmatt]

Good info! But This was the weirdest "who's he talking to" video I've ever seen.

[ArsenalFCRules]

Good job. 👍

Your pace and explanations easy to follow and listen to. Keep it up.

[donrollo]

Excellent video, very clear and concise!

[irenesilvers]

Very nice video, thank you. Two beautiful modern aircraft.

[garyggarner]

I would be happy with either Aircraft. However, to me the Diamond DA 62 would be my choice of Aircraft! Latest Technology, liquid cooled engines, larger, and I believe the “biggest Bang for the Buck!” I love everything about the Diamond DA 62!! Thank You for an Outstanding Comparison!!