Bosch KGN56XLEB
Uses less electricity than 84% of the 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €74 a year, €742 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 262 kWh / year
- Typical 318 kWh
- Running cost
- €74 / year
- −€16 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 51.6 kWh
- Typical 58.2 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 18 % below the typical 318 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 51.6 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 58.2. Bosch has 48 models in this group; this one is number 17 among them. Bosch sells the same label values under other model names: KGN56LBE0N. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 415 of 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 414 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Siemens KG56NLBE0N 262 kWh same
- Bosch KGN56LBE0N 262 kWh same
- Bosch KGN56XLEB 262 kWh
- Pitsos PKNB56XWEP 262 kWh same
- Siemens KG56NXIEA 262 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KGN56XLEB | RF505BRNQX1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €74 | €34 | −€40 |
| 5 years | €371 | €169 | −€202 |
| 10 years | €742 | €337 | −€405 |
| 15 years | €1,113 | €506 | −€607 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 508 L
51.6 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 58.2.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch KGN56XLEB (this model) | 262 | — |
| 119 | €40 | |
| 123 | €39 | |
| 170 | €26 | |
| 194 | €19 | |
| 194 | €19 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 262 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 508 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 400 L / 108 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,930 × 700 × 800 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.
KGN56XLEB · KGN56XIER
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Bosch KGN56XLEB cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 262 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €74 a year, or €742 over ten years.
Is the Bosch KGN56XLEB quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 500 L and over model is 39 dB(A).