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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Fridge-freezers · 438 L · freestanding

Bosch KGN49LBE0T

E

Uses less electricity than 65% of the 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €73 a year, €733 over ten years.

Electricity
259 kWh / year
Typical 282 kWh
Running cost
€73 / year
−€7 vs typical
Per 100 litres
59.1 kWh
Typical 62.6 kWh

Near the middle of its group: 8 % below the typical 282 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 59.1 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 62.6. Bosch has 24 models in this group; this one is number 17 among them. Bosch sells the same label values under other model names: KGN49XLEA, KGN49XL306, KGN49LB30U.

Where it stands

Rank 941 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 940 use less.

Median 282 This model · 259 80 440 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. E Whirlpool WT70E 952 X 258 kWh −€0.28
  2. E Bosch KGN49LB30U 259 kWh same
  3. E Bosch KGN49LBE0T 259 kWh
  4. E Bosch KGN49XLEA 259 kWh same
  5. E Bosch KGN49XL306 259 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period KGN49LBE0T RFMYC440G Difference
1 year €73 €28 −€45
5 years €367 €142 −€225
10 years €733 €283 −€450
15 years €1,100 €425 −€675

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

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Space and noise

Compartments · 438 L

330 L fridge 108 L freezer

59.1 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 62.6.

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 40 dB
Dashed: group median 39 dB

Same size, lower running cost

On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group

Model VolumedB kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
E Bosch KGN49LBE0T (this model)
438 L40 259 — —
440 L40 100 €45 €450
415 L29 115 €41 €408
414 L35 116 €40 €405
414 L35 116 €40 €405
414 L35 116 €40 €405

Label and product sheet

Energy class
E (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
259 kWh/year
Total volume
438 L
Fridge / freezer
330 L / 108 L
Noise
40 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

Registered by Bosch under one model number.

KGN49LBE0T

  1. First published in the EU register (EPREL)
  2. Placed on the EU market

Questions

How much does the Bosch KGN49LBE0T cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 259 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €73 a year, or €733 over ten years.

Is the Bosch KGN49LBE0T quiet?

Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).