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Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) vs Buderus M WLW186i-4 AR T180 W

SCOP (35 °C): Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 4.55, Buderus M WLW186i-4 AR T180 W 4.55. The Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) is better on 4 of 14 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB)
  • Buderus M WLW186i-4 AR T180 W
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerantConnectivity & smart
Performance: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 4, Buderus M WLW186i-4 AR T180 W 4; Efficiency: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 18, Buderus M WLW186i-4 AR T180 W 18; Noise: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 87, Buderus M WLW186i-4 AR T180 W 87; Refrigerant: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 81, Buderus M WLW186i-4 AR T180 W 81; Connectivity & smart: Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) 50, Buderus M WLW186i-4 AR T180 W 50

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) BuderusM WLW186i-4 AR T180 W
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 4.55 1
SCOP (55 °C) 3.28 ✓ 1 3.25 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 179 % 1 179 % 1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 128 % ✓ 1 127 % 1
COP A7/W35 4.82 ✓ 1 4.81 1
COP A2/W35 3.91 ✓ 1 3.9 1
COP A-7/W35 2.88 1 2.9 ✓ 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 37 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 3.15 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