Washing machines · comparison
Bosch WAN28288AU vs Miele WTD160WCS: front load washing machines
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Little between them on price, size and running cost. The table below has the rest.
Prices
Side by side
| BoschWAN28288AU | MieleWTD160WCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $839 | not listed |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 4.5 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 235 | 235 |
| Cost a year | $75 | $75 |
| Cost per wash | about 21c | about 21c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 598 mm | 596 mm |
| Depth | 632 mm | 637 mm |
| Height | 845 mm | 850 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 8 kg | 8 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front, washer-dryer |
| Spin speed | 1400 rpm | 1500 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 5 h 32 m | 5 h 00 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | Türkiye | Germany |
| Registration no. | ACW1618 | ACW1720 |
How we compare
Specifications are from the Australian Government's GEMS registration database (export 27 Aug 2026); dimensions and spin speeds missing from the registry come from retailer spec sheets, and the registry's figure is used where both exist. Prices are from the retailers shown, on the dates shown. Running costs apply 32¢/kWh to the registry's labelled test program, which assumes one warm wash a day; household bills vary with use and tariff.
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