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Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) vs Buderus Buderus Logaplus WP401 WLW166i MBB E (WLW-13 MBB AR P3 & Logatherm WLW176i.2 E, Zubehör)

SCOP (35 °C): Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) 4.66, Buderus Buderus Logaplus WP401 WLW166i MBB E (WLW-13 MBB AR P3 & Logatherm WLW176i.2 E, Zubehör) 5.04. The Buderus Buderus Logaplus WP401 WLW166i MBB E (WLW-13 MBB AR P3 & Logatherm WLW176i.2 E, Zubehör) is better on 9 of 14 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E)
  • Buderus Buderus Logaplus WP401 WLW166i MBB E (WLW-13 MBB AR P3 & Logatherm WLW176i.2 E, Zubehör)
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smart
Performance: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) 69, Buderus Buderus Logaplus WP401 WLW166i MBB E (WLW-13 MBB AR P3 & Logatherm WLW176i.2 E, Zubehör) 73; Efficiency: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) 30, Buderus Buderus Logaplus WP401 WLW166i MBB E (WLW-13 MBB AR P3 & Logatherm WLW176i.2 E, Zubehör) 51; Noise: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) 93, Buderus Buderus Logaplus WP401 WLW166i MBB E (WLW-13 MBB AR P3 & Logatherm WLW176i.2 E, Zubehör) 71; Refrigerant: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) 36, Buderus Buderus Logaplus WP401 WLW166i MBB E (WLW-13 MBB AR P3 & Logatherm WLW176i.2 E, Zubehör) 51; Connectivity & smart: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) 50, Buderus Buderus Logaplus WP401 WLW166i MBB E (WLW-13 MBB AR P3 & Logatherm WLW176i.2 E, Zubehör) 50

Biggest differences

FactCompress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E)Buderus Logaplus WP401 WLW166i MBB E (WLW-13 MBB AR P3 & Logatherm WLW176i.2 E, Zubehör)
SEER (cooling)2.784.41
COP A-7/W352.432.99
COP A2/W354.483.77
Refrigerant charge1.6 kg1.37 kg
Outdoor unit sound power45 dB(A)51 dB(A)
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C137 %152 %
All specifications ↓

Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1000 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications BoschCompress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) BuderusBuderus Logaplus WP401 WLW166i MBB E (WLW-13 MBB AR P3 & Logatherm WLW176i.2 E, Zubehör)
Grants & market
Boiler Upgrade Scheme £7,500 – £9,000£7,500 – £9,000
Performance
Rated output 35 °C 12.2 kW 1 12.5 kW ✓ 1
Rated output 55 °C 12.2 kW 1 12.5 kW ✓ 1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.66 1 5.04 ✓ 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.5 1 3.88 ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 184 % 1 199 % ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 137 % 1 152 % ✓ 1
COP A7/W35 4.84 ✓ 1 4.46 1
COP A2/W35 4.48 ✓ 1 3.77 1
COP A-7/W35 2.43 1 2.99 ✓ 1
SEER (cooling) 2.78 1 4.41 ✓ 1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 45 dB(A) ✓ 1 51 dB(A) 1
Indoor unit sound power 31 dB(A) ✓ 1 34 dB(A) 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 1 R290 1
Refrigerant charge 1.6 kg 1 1.37 kg ✓ 1
Electrical
Max. power input 7.4 kW 1 6.2 kW 1
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready Yes 1 Yes 1

Sources

  1. List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026