Bosch WGN256A0BY
Uses less electricity than 74% of the 2,638 washing machines, 10 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €28 a year, €280 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 45 kWh
- Typical 51 kWh
- Running cost
- €28 / year
- −€4 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 47 L
- Typical 51 L
Near the middle of its group: 12 % below the typical 112 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 47.0 litres of water per cycle, 4.0 less than the typical model in its group. Bosch has 117 models in this group; this one is number 61 among them. Bosch sells the same label values under other model names: WGN25605FG, WGN25600IT. Registered in Sept 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 673 of 2,638 washing machines, 10 kg by yearly consumption. 672 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bosch WGN25600IT 99 kWh same
- Bosch WGN25605FG 99 kWh same
- Bosch WGN256A0BY 99 kWh
- TCL FF1024SA2FR 101 kWh +€0.62
- TCL FF2410WA2UK 101 kWh +€0.62
What it will cost you
| Period | WGN256A0BY | L97FSR14L6U 914505615 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €28 | €12 | −€16 |
| 5 years | €140 | €62 | −€78 |
| 10 years | €280 | €125 | −€156 |
| 15 years | €421 | €187 | −€234 |
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 | 50 | €14 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 99 | €28 |
| Family · 330 washes | 149 | €42 |
Spin noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch WGN256A0BY (this model) | 99 | — |
| 44 | €16 | |
| 44 | €16 | |
| 44 | €16 | |
| 44 | €16 | |
| 44 | €16 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 45 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.454 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 10.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 47 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:59 h
- Spin speed
- 1,551 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- A · 44.9 %
- Spin noise
- 75 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 630 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Bosch under one model number.
WGN256A0BY
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Bosch WGN256A0BY cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 99 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €28 a year, or €280 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
47 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 10.3 m³ a year at 220 washes.