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.
Both models in detail
Who wins where
- Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB)
- Buderus M WLW186i-4 AR T180 W
Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 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 |
| General | ||
| Type (source) | Air-to-water1 | Air-to-water1 |
| Performance | ||
| Rated output 35 °C | 4.4 kW1 | 4.4 kW1 |
| Rated output 55 °C | 4 kW1 | 4 kW1 |
| Efficiency | ||
| SCOP (35 °C) | 4.551 | 4.551 |
| SCOP (55 °C) | 3.28✓1 | 3.251 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C | 179 %1 | 179 %1 |
| Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C | 128 %✓1 | 127 %1 |
| COP A7/W35 | 4.82✓1 | 4.811 |
| COP A2/W35 | 3.91✓1 | 3.91 |
| COP A-7/W35 | 2.881 | 2.9✓1 |
| SEER (cooling) | 2.361 | 2.361 |
| 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 | R2901 | R2901 |
| Refrigerant charge | 0.95 kg1 | 0.95 kg1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Max. power input | 3.2 kW1 | 3.15 kW1 |
| Connectivity & smart | ||
| SG Ready | Yes1 | Yes1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) or the 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.
What is the SCOP (35 °C) of the Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) and the Buderus M WLW186i-4 AR T180 W?
Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB): 4.55. Buderus M WLW186i-4 AR T180 W: 4.55.
Which is better on SCOP (55 °C): the Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) or the Buderus M WLW186i-4 AR T180 W?
Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB): 3.28. Buderus M WLW186i-4 AR T180 W: 3.25.
Which is better on seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C: the Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB) or the Buderus M WLW186i-4 AR T180 W?
Bosch Compress CS5800iAW 4 ORMB-S (AW 4 OR-S + CS5800iAW 12 MB): 128 %. Buderus M WLW186i-4 AR T180 W: 127 %.
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Sources
- List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026