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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Fridge-freezers · 505 L · freestanding

Diplomat NF500MDIE

E

Uses less electricity than 58% of the 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €88 a year, €884 over ten years.

Electricity
312 kWh / year
Typical 318 kWh
Running cost
€88 / year
−€2 vs typical
Per 100 litres
61.8 kWh
Typical 58.2 kWh

Near the middle of its group: 2 % below the typical 318 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 61.8 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 58.2. Diplomat has 4 models in this group; this one is number 2 among them.

Where it stands

Rank 1,014 of 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 1,013 use less.

Median 318 This model · 312 110 3,710 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. E Berg CZW190NBM23 312 kWh same
  2. E Frigelux SBS605WDXES 312 kWh same
  3. E Diplomat NF500MDIE 312 kWh
  4. E Princesse CAIRO 312 kWh same
  5. D Whirlpool WHG2 6574W X5E 312 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period NF500MDIE RF505BRNQX1 Difference
1 year €88 €34 −€55
5 years €442 €169 −€273
10 years €884 €337 −€547
15 years €1,325 €506 −€820

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Years of use

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Space and noise

Compartments · 505 L

349 L fridge 156 L freezer

61.8 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 58.2.

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 38 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 Diplomat NF500MDIE (this model)
505 L38 312 — —
515 L35 119 €55 €547
500 L29 123 €54 €535
503 L39 170 €40 €402
513 L35 194 €33 €334
513 L35 194 €33 €334

Label and product sheet

Energy class
E (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
312 kWh/year
Total volume
505 L
Fridge / freezer
349 L / 156 L
Noise
38 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
1,902 × 905 × 597 mm
Installation
freestanding
Climate classes
SN, N, ST
Guarantee (supplier)
5 years
Spare parts (minimum)
7 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Diplomat under one model number.

NF500MDIE

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

Questions

How much does the Diplomat NF500MDIE cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 312 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €88 a year, or €884 over ten years.

Is the Diplomat NF500MDIE quiet?

Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 500 L and over model is 39 dB(A).