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Buderus Logatherm WLW176i-7 AR E vs Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V

SCOP (35 °C): Buderus Logatherm WLW176i-7 AR E 4.58, Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V 4.93. The Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V is better on 6 of 13 comparable points.

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Both models in detail

Who wins where

  • Buderus Logatherm WLW176i-7 AR E
  • Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V
PerformanceEfficiencyNoiseRefrigerant
Performance: Buderus Logatherm WLW176i-7 AR E 29, Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V 29; Efficiency: Buderus Logatherm WLW176i-7 AR E 30, Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V 64; Noise: Buderus Logatherm WLW176i-7 AR E 94, Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V 38; Refrigerant: Buderus Logatherm WLW176i-7 AR E 80, Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V 46

Biggest differences

FactLogatherm WLW176i-7 AR ECHA-07 SE/400V
Refrigerant charge0.95 kg3.1 kg
Indoor unit sound power31 dB(A)52 dB(A)
Heating capacity (A7/W35)2.84 kW4.5 kW
Outdoor unit sound power42 dB(A)52 dB(A)
COP A7/W354.855.47
Rated output 35 °C6.6 kW6 kW
All specifications ↓

Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 1350 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specificationsBuderusLogatherm WLW176i-7 AR EWolfCHA-07 SE/400V
General
Type (source)Air-to-water1Air-to-water2
Performance
Heating capacity (A7/W35)2.84 kW14.5 kW✓3
Rated output 35 °C6.6 kW✓16 kW4
Rated output 55 °C6.6 kW✓16 kW4
Min. outdoor temperature-22 °C1-22 °C3
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C)4.5814.93✓4
SCOP (55 °C)3.5213.78✓4
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C180 %1194 %✓4
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C138 %1148 %✓4
Energy label 35 °CA+++1A+++4
Energy label 55 °CA++1A++4
COP A7/W354.8515.47✓2
COP A2/W35–4.542
COP A-7/W35–2.732
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power42 dB(A)✓152 dB(A)4
Indoor unit sound power31 dB(A)✓152 dB(A)4
Refrigerant
RefrigerantR2901R2902
Refrigerant GWP3133
Refrigerant charge0.95 kg✓13.1 kg2
Electrical
Max. power input–4.8 kW2
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready–Yes2

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Buderus Logatherm WLW176i-7 AR E or the Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V?

SCOP (35 °C): Buderus Logatherm WLW176i-7 AR E 4.58, Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V 4.93. The Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V is better on 6 of 13 comparable points.

What is the SCOP (35 °C) of the Buderus Logatherm WLW176i-7 AR E and the Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V?

Buderus Logatherm WLW176i-7 AR E: 4.58. Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V: 4.93.

Which is better on refrigerant charge: the Buderus Logatherm WLW176i-7 AR E or the Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V?

Buderus Logatherm WLW176i-7 AR E: 0.95 kg. Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V: 3.1 kg.

Which is better on indoor unit sound power: the Buderus Logatherm WLW176i-7 AR E or the Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V?

Buderus Logatherm WLW176i-7 AR E: 31 dB(A). Wolf CHA-07 SE/400V: 52 dB(A).

How we collect and check this data →

Sources

  1. Heat Pump Keymark certificates — EHPA / DIN CERTCO (Heat Pump KEYMARK) · accessed 29 Sept 2026
  2. List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  3. Heat Pump Keymark certificates — EHPA / DIN CERTCO (Heat Pump KEYMARK) · accessed 18 Oct 2026
  4. European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) – heat pumps — Europese Commissie · accessed 15 Oct 2026