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Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) vs Buderus Logaplus M WLW176i-4 AR E (Logatherm WLW-4 MB AR + WLW176i-12 E)

SCOP (35 °C): Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 4.55, Buderus Logaplus M WLW176i-4 AR E (Logatherm WLW-4 MB AR + WLW176i-12 E) 4.58. The Buderus Logaplus M WLW176i-4 AR E (Logatherm WLW-4 MB AR + WLW176i-12 E) is better on 8 of 14 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB)
  • Buderus Logaplus M WLW176i-4 AR E (Logatherm WLW-4 MB AR + WLW176i-12 E)
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smart
Performance: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 4, Buderus Logaplus M WLW176i-4 AR E (Logatherm WLW-4 MB AR + WLW176i-12 E) 4; Efficiency: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 18, Buderus Logaplus M WLW176i-4 AR E (Logatherm WLW-4 MB AR + WLW176i-12 E) 21; Noise: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 87, Buderus Logaplus M WLW176i-4 AR E (Logatherm WLW-4 MB AR + WLW176i-12 E) 96; Refrigerant: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 81, Buderus Logaplus M WLW176i-4 AR E (Logatherm WLW-4 MB AR + WLW176i-12 E) 81; Connectivity & smart: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 50, Buderus Logaplus M WLW176i-4 AR E (Logatherm WLW-4 MB AR + WLW176i-12 E) 50

Biggest differences

FactCompress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB)Logaplus M WLW176i-4 AR E (Logatherm WLW-4 MB AR + WLW176i-12 E)
Indoor unit sound power37 dB(A)31 dB(A)
All specifications ↓

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

Technical specifications BoschCompress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) BuderusLogaplus M WLW176i-4 AR E (Logatherm WLW-4 MB AR + WLW176i-12 E)
Grants & market
Boiler Upgrade Scheme £7,500 – £9,000£7,500 – £9,000
Performance
Rated output 35 °C 4.4 kW 1 4.4 kW 1
Rated output 55 °C 4 kW 1 4 kW 1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.55 1 4.58 ✓ 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.28 1 3.33 ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 179 % 1 180 % ✓ 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 128 % 1 130 % ✓ 1
COP A7/W35 4.82 1 4.85 ✓ 1
COP A2/W35 3.91 1 3.94 ✓ 1
COP A-7/W35 2.88 1 2.89 ✓ 1
SEER (cooling) 2.36 1 2.36 1
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 40 dB(A) 1 40 dB(A) 1
Indoor unit sound power 37 dB(A) 1 31 dB(A) ✓ 1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 1 R290 1
Refrigerant charge 0.95 kg 1 0.95 kg 1
Electrical
Max. power input 3.2 kW 1 3.1 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