Miele KFMC 3844 R
Uses less electricity than 77% of the 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €79 a year, €793 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 280 kWh / year
- Typical 318 kWh
- Running cost
- €79 / year
- −€11 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 48.4 kWh
- Typical 58.2 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 12 % below the typical 318 kWh. Only 6% of comparable models have a better class than D. Per 100 litres it needs 48.4 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 58.2. Miele has 8 models in this group; this one is number 2 among them. Registered in Aug 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 577 of 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 576 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Samsung RS90F64EDT 279 kWh −€0.28
- Samsung RS90F65EDT 279 kWh −€0.28
- Miele KFMC 3844 R 280 kWh
- Gaggenau RVB497190 280 kWh same
- LG GTB744PZHED 280 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KFMC 3844 R | MDRS791EIA45 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €79 | €39 | −€40 |
| 5 years | €396 | €197 | −€200 |
| 10 years | €793 | €394 | −€399 |
| 15 years | €1,189 | €590 | −€599 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 579 L
48.4 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 58.2.
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 3844 R (this model) | 280 | — |
| 139 | €40 | |
| 139 | €40 | |
| 139 | €40 | |
| 139 | €40 | |
| 139 | €40 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 280 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 579 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 382 L / 197 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 2,123 × 895 × 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 3844 R · KFMC 3844 L
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Miele KFMC 3844 R cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 280 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €79 a year, or €793 over ten years.
Is the Miele KFMC 3844 R quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 500 L and over model is 39 dB(A).