Merlin MK-CO4P482EWD-I
Uses less electricity than 24% of the 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €84 a year, €841 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 297 kWh / year
- Typical 282 kWh
- Running cost
- €84 / year
- +€4 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 61.9 kWh
- Typical 62.6 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 76 % of them need less. Miele KFN 4796 AD, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €51 a year. Class E is the most common class in this group (59% of models). At 41 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Merlin has 5 models in this group; this one is number 3 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 2,036 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 2,035 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Cecotec 01955 297 kWh same
- Belford BF525B 297 kWh same
- Merlin MK-CO4P482EWD-I 297 kWh
- Universal Blue UBF2252-24 297 kWh same
- Universal Blue UBF2253-24 297 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | MK-CO4P482EWD-I | KFN 4796 AD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €84 | €33 | −€51 |
| 5 years | €421 | €167 | −€253 |
| 10 years | €841 | €334 | −€507 |
| 15 years | €1,262 | €501 | −€760 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 480 L
61.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Merlin MK-CO4P482EWD-I (this model) | 297 | — |
| 118 | €51 | |
| 118 | €51 | |
| 123 | €49 | |
| 123 | €49 | |
| 130 | €47 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 297 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 480 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 319 L / 161 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,820 × 833 × 656 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Merlin under one model number.
MK-CO4P482EWD-I
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Merlin MK-CO4P482EWD-I cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 297 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €84 a year, or €841 over ten years.
Is the Merlin MK-CO4P482EWD-I quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).