Bosch WGB256A6BY
Uses less electricity than 87% of the 2,638 washing machines, 10 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €22 a year, €218 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 35 kWh
- Typical 51 kWh
- Running cost
- €22 / year
- −€10 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 48 L
- Typical 51 L
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 31 % below the typical 112 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 48.0 litres of water per cycle, 3.0 less than the typical model in its group. Bosch has 117 models in this group; this one is number 23 among them. Bosch sells the same label values under other model names: WGB256041, WGB2560X1, WGB256A1SN and 3 more.
Where it stands
Rank 208 of 2,638 washing machines, 10 kg by yearly consumption. 207 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bosch WGB256A4BY 77 kWh same
- Bosch WGB256A5CH 77 kWh same
- Bosch WGB256A6BY 77 kWh
- Bosch WGB256A8AT 77 kWh same
- Bosch WGB256A91 77 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WGB256A6BY | L97FSR14L6U 914505615 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €22 | €12 | −€9 |
| 5 years | €109 | €62 | −€47 |
| 10 years | €218 | €125 | −€93 |
| 15 years | €327 | €187 | −€140 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cost by how often you wash
| Use | kWh / yr | € / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 people · 110 washes | 39 | €11 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 77 | €22 |
| Family · 330 washes | 115 | €33 |
Spin noise · class A
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch WGB256A6BY (this model) | 77 | — |
| 44 | €9 | |
| 44 | €9 | |
| 44 | €9 | |
| 44 | €9 | |
| 44 | €9 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 35 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.354 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 10.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 48 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:57 h
- Spin speed
- 1,600 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- A · 43.5 %
- Spin noise
- 72 dB(A), class A
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 650 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 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.
WGB256A6BY · WGB256A6CH
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Bosch WGB256A6BY cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 77 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €22 a year, or €218 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
48 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 10.6 m³ a year at 220 washes.