Comparison of Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun and Piper PA-32R Saratoga [S]ave
| Attribute |  Piper PA-32R Saratoga × |  Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft | Messerschmitt |
| Model | Piper PA-32R Saratoga | Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1980 | 1935 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 2009 | 1946 |
| Type | Private Single Engine | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | PA32 | BF108 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x 1 X Lycoming IO-540-K1G5 | 1x Argus As 10C |
| Power, hp (hp) | 300 | 240 |
| Avionics | Dual Garmin GNS 430 | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 346 | 306 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 120 | 85 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,495 | 1,000 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 10.69 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,096 | 6,187 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 5.59 | 6.1 |
| Take off distance (m) | 338 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 499 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 1,633 | 1,350 |
| Max payload (kg) | 517 | 500 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 405 | - |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 0.5 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 6 | 5 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.06 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.2 | - |
| Cabin length (m) | 3.15 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Tail height (m) | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Wing span (m) | 11.03 | 10.5 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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