Bosch KGN497WDF
Uses less electricity than 85% of the 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €63 a year, €632 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 223 kWh / year
- Typical 282 kWh
- Running cost
- €63 / year
- −€17 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 50.7 kWh
- Typical 62.6 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 21 % below the typical 282 kWh. Only 9% of comparable models have a better class than D. At 35 dB it is 4 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Bosch has 24 models in this group; this one is number 12 among them. Bosch sells the same label values under other model names: KGN492LDF, KGN49VXDT, KGN492LDFG and 1 more. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 352 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 351 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bosch KGN492LDF 223 kWh same
- Bosch KGN492LDFG 223 kWh same
- Bosch KGN497WDF 223 kWh
- Bosch KGN49VXDT 223 kWh same
- Bosch KGN49XID0U 223 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KGN497WDF | RFMYC440G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €63 | €28 | −€35 |
| 5 years | €316 | €142 | −€174 |
| 10 years | €632 | €283 | −€348 |
| 15 years | €947 | €425 | −€523 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 440 L
50.7 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 62.6.
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch KGN497WDF (this model) | 223 | — |
| 100 | €35 | |
| 115 | €31 | |
| 118 | €30 | |
| 118 | €30 | |
| 118 | €30 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 223 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 440 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 311 L / 129 L
- Noise
- 35 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 2,030 × 700 × 667 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by Bosch with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
KGN497WDF · KGN497LDF
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Bosch KGN497WDF cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 223 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €63 a year, or €632 over ten years.
Is the Bosch KGN497WDF quiet?
Its label states 35 dB(A), noise class B. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).