Bosch KGN49XLEA
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: KGN49XL306, KGN49LB30U, KGN49LBE0T. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 941 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 940 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bosch KGN49LB30U 259 kWh same
- Bosch KGN49LBE0T 259 kWh same
- Bosch KGN49XLEA 259 kWh
- Bosch KGN49XL306 259 kWh same
- Balay 3KFE776WE 259 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KGN49XLEA | 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?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 438 L
59.1 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 KGN49XLEA (this model) | 259 | — |
| 100 | €45 | |
| 115 | €41 | |
| 116 | €40 | |
| 116 | €40 | |
| 116 | €40 |
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
3 model numbers are registered by Bosch with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
KGN49XLEA · KGN49XIEA · KGN49XWEA
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Bosch KGN49XLEA 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 KGN49XLEA quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).