Bosch KGN493LDC
Uses less electricity than 91% of the 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €59 a year, €586 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 207 kWh / year
- Typical 282 kWh
- Running cost
- €59 / year
- −€21 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 47.3 kWh
- Typical 62.6 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 27 % below the typical 282 kWh. Only 9% of comparable models have a better class than D. Per 100 litres it needs 47.3 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 62.6. Bosch has 24 models in this group; this one is number 10 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 224 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 223 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bauknecht BHK2 6494 X6E 7295848901 204 kWh −€0.85
- Whirlpool WHK2 6494 X6E 7295848503 204 kWh −€0.85
- Bosch KGN493LDC 207 kWh
- Bosch KGN49XIDQ 207 kWh same
- Pitsos PKNB49XIDP 207 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KGN493LDC | RFMYC440G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €59 | €28 | −€30 |
| 5 years | €293 | €142 | −€152 |
| 10 years | €586 | €283 | −€303 |
| 15 years | €879 | €425 | −€455 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 438 L
47.3 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 62.6.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch KGN493LDC (this model) | 207 | — |
| 100 | €30 | |
| 115 | €26 | |
| 116 | €26 | |
| 116 | €26 | |
| 116 | €26 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 207 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 438 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 330 L / 108 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 2,030 × 700 × 670 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
3 model numbers are registered by Bosch with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
KGN493LDC · KGN493IDA · KGN493WDA
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Bosch KGN493LDC cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 207 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €59 a year, or €586 over ten years.
Is the Bosch KGN493LDC quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).