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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Washing machine · 10 kg · freestanding

Miele WE 700-70Q WCS CH R

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Uses less electricity than 82% of the 2,638 washing machines, 10 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €22 a year, €224 over ten years.

Per 100 cycles
36 kWh
Typical 51 kWh
Running cost
€22 / year
−€9 vs typical
Water per wash
47 L
Typical 51 L

In the most efficient quarter of its group: 29 % below the typical 112 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 47.0 litres of water per cycle, 4.0 less than the typical model in its group. Of 9 Miele models in this group, it is the most efficient. Miele sells the same label values under other model names: WK770P WCS, WK777Q WPS.

Where it stands

Rank 320 of 2,638 washing machines, 10 kg by yearly consumption. 319 use less.

Median 112 This model · 79 40 260 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. A Aspes AL10203AIDVB 79 kWh same
  2. A Midea MF210W100BA30/WW-PL 79 kWh same
  3. A Miele WE 700-70Q WCS CH R 79 kWh
  4. A Miele WK770P WCS 79 kWh same
  5. A Miele WK777Q WPS 79 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period WE 700-70Q WCS CH R L97FSR14L6U 914505615 Difference
1 year €22 €12 −€10
5 years €112 €62 −€50
10 years €224 €125 −€100
15 years €336 €187 −€150

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.

Cost by how often you wash

Use kWh / yr Water / yr € / yr
1–2 people · 110 washes 40 5.2 m³ €11
Our default · 220 washes 79 10.3 m³ €22
Family · 330 washes 119 15.5 m³ €34

Spin noise · class A

50 dB · quiet office70 dB · vacuum cleaner 72 dB
Dashed: group median 75 dB

Same size, lower running cost

On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group

Model kWh / 100Water kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
A Miele WE 700-70Q WCS CH R (this model)
3647 L 79 — —
A AEG L97FSR14L6U 914505615 compare
2050 L 44 €10 €100
A AEG LFR95146SUC 914505611 compare
2050 L 44 €10 €100
A AEG LFR95146SUE 914505612 compare
2050 L 44 €10 €100
A AEG LFSR9514L6U 914505608 compare
2050 L 44 €10 €100
A AEG LR9604C6 914505614 compare
2050 L 44 €10 €100

Label and product sheet

Energy class
A
Energy per 100 cycles
36 kWh
Energy per cycle
0.360 kWh
Rated capacity
10.0 kg
Water per cycle
47 L
Eco 40–60 duration
3:59 h
Spin speed
1,600 rpm
Spin class / remaining moisture
A · 44.9 %
Spin noise
72 dB(A), class A
Height × width × depth
850 × 600 × 640 mm
Guarantee (supplier)
2 years
Spare parts (minimum)
10 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Miele under one model number.

WE 700-70Q WCS CH R

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

Questions

How much does the Miele WE 700-70Q WCS CH R cost to run?

At 220 washes a year it uses about 79 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €22 a year, or €224 over ten years.

How much water does it use?

47 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 10.3 m³ a year at 220 washes.