Miele KFN 4898 A-20 D
Uses less electricity than 99% of the 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €26 a year, €261 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 92 kWh / year
- Typical 233 kWh
- Running cost
- €26 / year
- −€40 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 25.4 kWh
- Typical 68.9 kWh
Only 16 of 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L do better. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches, and only 4% of them do. At 29 dB it is 10 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Of 48 Miele models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 17 of 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 16 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Aucma BC-332WPH 90 kWh −€0.57
- Hyundai HFRI17754ND00 90 kWh −€0.57
- Miele KFN 4898 A-20 D 92 kWh
- Liebherr CBNbsa20 575i_091904051 92 kWh same
- Böhme KS359DNFDIX 94 kWh +€0.57
What it will cost you
| Period | KFN 4898 A-20 D | GBBSE261EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €26 | €21 | −€5 |
| 5 years | €130 | €103 | −€27 |
| 10 years | €261 | €207 | −€54 |
| 15 years | €391 | €310 | −€81 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 362 L
25.4 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 68.9.
Noise · class A
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Miele KFN 4898 A-20 D (this model) | 92 | — |
| 73 | €5 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 92 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 362 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 259 L / 103 L
- Noise
- 29 dB(A), class A
- Height × width × depth
- 2,015 × 597 × 675 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 4898 A-20 D
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Miele KFN 4898 A-20 D cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 92 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €26 a year, or €261 over ten years.
Is the Miele KFN 4898 A-20 D quiet?
Its label states 29 dB(A), noise class A. The typical fridge-freezers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).