Miele KFMC 3834 R
Uses less electricity than 67% of the 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €72 a year, €719 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 254 kWh / year
- Typical 282 kWh
- Running cost
- €72 / year
- −€8 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 53.4 kWh
- Typical 62.6 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 10 % below the typical 282 kWh. Only 9% of comparable models have a better class than D. Per 100 litres it needs 53.4 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 62.6. Miele has 6 models in this group; this one is number 4 among them. Registered in Aug 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 843 of 2,763 fridge-freezers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 842 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Beko RDSG465K40WN 9250000169 254 kWh same
- Linarie LMLCO-453W 254 kWh same
- Miele KFMC 3834 R 254 kWh
- Koenic KFK 671 E NF IN 254 kWh same
- Juro-Pro C-453-IX-NF 254 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KFMC 3834 R | KFN 4796 AD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €72 | €33 | −€39 |
| 5 years | €360 | €167 | −€193 |
| 10 years | €719 | €334 | −€385 |
| 15 years | €1,079 | €501 | −€578 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 476 L
53.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Miele KFMC 3834 R (this model) | 254 | — |
| 118 | €39 | |
| 118 | €39 | |
| 123 | €37 | |
| 123 | €37 | |
| 130 | €35 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 254 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 476 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 316 L / 160 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 2,123 × 756 × 608 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by Miele with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
KFMC 3834 R · KFMC 3834 L
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Miele KFMC 3834 R cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 254 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €72 a year, or €719 over ten years.
Is the Miele KFMC 3834 R quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).