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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Fridge-freezers · 527 L · freestanding

Merlin MK-SBS502EWD-I

E

Uses less electricity than 56% of the 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €89 a year, €886 over ten years.

Electricity
313 kWh / year
Typical 318 kWh
Running cost
€89 / year
−€1 vs typical
Per 100 litres
59.4 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 59.4 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 58.2. Merlin has 4 models in this group; this one is number 3 among them.

Where it stands

Rank 1,111 of 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 1,110 use less.

Median 318 This model · 313 110 3,710 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. E Samus SSX-669NFWDE 313 kWh same
  2. E DeROSSO DRK-4P531EWD-IB 313 kWh same
  3. E Merlin MK-SBS502EWD-I 313 kWh
  4. E Candy CHSBSO-6174B 313 kWh same
  5. E Candy CHSVN-174X 313 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period MK-SBS502EWD-I RF505BRNQX1 Difference
1 year €89 €34 −€55
5 years €443 €169 −€275
10 years €886 €337 −€549
15 years €1,330 €506 −€824

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

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Space and noise

Compartments · 527 L

335 L fridge 192 L freezer

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

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 40 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 Merlin MK-SBS502EWD-I (this model)
527 L40 313 — —
515 L35 119 €55 €549
538 L34 128 €52 €524
538 L34 128 €52 €524
542 L32 161 €43 €430
542 L32 161 €43 €430

Label and product sheet

Energy class
E (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
313 kWh/year
Total volume
527 L
Fridge / freezer
335 L / 192 L
Noise
40 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
1,790 × 910 × 640 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-SBS502EWD-I

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

Questions

How much does the Merlin MK-SBS502EWD-I cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 313 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €89 a year, or €886 over ten years.

Is the Merlin MK-SBS502EWD-I quiet?

Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 500 L and over model is 39 dB(A).