Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) vs Buderus Logaplus M WLW186i-12 AR TP70 (Logatherm WLW-12 MB AR + WLW186i-12 TP70)
SCOP (35 °C): Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) 4.66, Buderus Logaplus M WLW186i-12 AR TP70 (Logatherm WLW-12 MB AR + WLW186i-12 TP70) 4.65. The Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) is better on 8 of 14 comparable points.
Both models in detail
Who wins where
- Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E)
- Buderus Logaplus M WLW186i-12 AR TP70 (Logatherm WLW-12 MB AR + WLW186i-12 TP70)
Biggest differences
| Fact | Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) | Logaplus M WLW186i-12 AR TP70 (Logatherm WLW-12 MB AR + WLW186i-12 TP70) |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor unit sound power | 31 dB(A) | 37 dB(A) |
| COP A2/W35 | 4.48 | 4.68 |
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.
| Technical specifications | BoschCompress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) | BuderusLogaplus M WLW186i-12 AR TP70 (Logatherm WLW-12 MB AR + WLW186i-12 TP70) |
|---|---|---|
| Grants & market | ||
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme | £7,500 – £9,000 | £7,500 – £9,000 |
| General | ||
| Type (source) | Air-to-water1 | Air-to-water1 |
| Performance | ||
| Rated output 35 °C | 12.2 kW1 | 12.2 kW1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 12.2 kW✓1 | 12 kW1 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.66✓1 | 4.651 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.5✓1 | 3.481 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 184 %✓1 | 183 %1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 137 %✓1 | 136 %1 |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.84✓1 | 4.81 |
| COP A2/W35 | 4.481 | 4.68✓1 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 2.43✓1 | 2.41 |
| SEER (cooling) | 2.781 | 2.781 |
| Noise | ||
| Outdoor unit sound power | 45 dB(A)1 | 45 dB(A)1 |
| Indoor unit sound power | 31 dB(A)✓1 | 37 dB(A)1 |
| Refrigerant | ||
| Refrigerant | R2901 | R2901 |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.6 kg1 | 1.6 kg1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 7.4 kW1 | 7.5 kW1 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| SG Ready | Yes1 | Yes1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) or the Buderus Logaplus M WLW186i-12 AR TP70 (Logatherm WLW-12 MB AR + WLW186i-12 TP70)?
SCOP (35 °C): Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) 4.66, Buderus Logaplus M WLW186i-12 AR TP70 (Logatherm WLW-12 MB AR + WLW186i-12 TP70) 4.65. The Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) is better on 8 of 14 comparable points.
What is the SCOP (35 °C) of the Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) and the Buderus Logaplus M WLW186i-12 AR TP70 (Logatherm WLW-12 MB AR + WLW186i-12 TP70)?
Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E): 4.66. Buderus Logaplus M WLW186i-12 AR TP70 (Logatherm WLW-12 MB AR + WLW186i-12 TP70): 4.65.
Which is better on indoor unit sound power: the Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) or the Buderus Logaplus M WLW186i-12 AR TP70 (Logatherm WLW-12 MB AR + WLW186i-12 TP70)?
Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E): 31 dB(A). Buderus Logaplus M WLW186i-12 AR TP70 (Logatherm WLW-12 MB AR + WLW186i-12 TP70): 37 dB(A).
Which is better on COP A2/W35: the Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E) or the Buderus Logaplus M WLW186i-12 AR TP70 (Logatherm WLW-12 MB AR + WLW186i-12 TP70)?
Buderus Logaplus M WLW186i-12 AR TP70 (Logatherm WLW-12 MB AR + WLW186i-12 TP70): 4.68. Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 12 ORE-T (AW 12 OR-T + CS5800iAW 12 E): 4.48.
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Sources
- List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 18 Oct 2026