Miele KFN 4494 ED
Uses less electricity than 45% of the 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €67 a year, €674 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 238 kWh / year
- Typical 233 kWh
- Running cost
- €67 / year
- +€1 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 64.7 kWh
- Typical 68.9 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 2 % above the typical 233 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (47% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 64.7 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 68.9. Miele has 48 models in this group; this one is number 41 among them. Miele sells the same label values under other model names: KFN 4394 ED. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 3,246 of 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 3,245 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Snaigė RF58SM-S500NE0D91S4C5SNBX 238 kWh same
- Miele KFN 4394 ED 238 kWh same
- Miele KFN 4494 ED 238 kWh
- Miele KFN 4374 ED 238 kWh same
- Tecfrigo SE 325 238 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KFN 4494 ED | GBBSE261EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €67 | €21 | −€47 |
| 5 years | €337 | €103 | −€234 |
| 10 years | €674 | €207 | −€467 |
| 15 years | €1,011 | €310 | −€701 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 368 L
64.7 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 68.9.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Miele KFN 4494 ED (this model) | 238 | — |
| 73 | €47 | |
| 83 | €44 | |
| 84 | €44 | |
| 84 | €44 | |
| 86 | €43 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 238 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 368 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 279 L / 89 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 2,030 × 600 × 660 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Miele under one model number.
KFN 4494 ED
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Miele KFN 4494 ED cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 238 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €67 a year, or €674 over ten years.
Is the Miele KFN 4494 ED quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).