MIELE Vs MONTPELLIER Washing Machine Comparisons

Struggling to choose between a MIELE and MONTPELLIER washing machine?

With a combination of data analysis software and expert evaluation, we analysed Miele’s best washing machines – comparing features, reliability, durability, performance benchmarks, and customer feedback, with Montpellier’s. See Winner

Let’s walk through the specifications of (WWK360 GB LW and MWM814BLS) – two flagship washing machines by MIELE and MONTPELLIER, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

Measuring a premium MIELE washing machine with a budget MONTPELLIER machine would have been unfair. To keep the comparison level and objective, we compared like-for-like, by reviewing and comparing MIELE’s best range against MONTPELLIER’s best.

The Bosch Series 9 clinched a close win over Miele and Montpellier – and all other washing machine brands for popularity, customer satisfaction, and performance.

MIELE Pwash WWK360 GB LW vs MONTPELLIER BLDC MWM814BLS Comparison Points

We chose to compare the MIELE WWK360 GB LW with the MONTPELLIER MWM814BLS as these washing machines sit at the top of each brand’s product line. In this comparison, we dive into the wash programmes, energy rating, noise level, spin speed, and load capacity of each machine, as these are the features that have the biggest impact on washing dirty laundry.

MIELE and MONTPELLIER Energy Efficiency Compared

The Miele WWK360 GB LW is rated with a A, and the Montpellier WWK360 GB LW with an energy efficiency rating of A. Both the Miele Pwash and Montpellier BLDC have a favourable green UK and EU energy consumption rating for a washing machine.

This means owning either a MIELE or MONTPELLIER will save money on electricity usage with an appliance that is more environmentally friendly, compared with washing machines that have a lower energy rating.

• • MIELE WWK360 GB LW Energy Class: A, running 52 kWh *eco cycle

• • MONTPELLIER MWM814BLS Energy Class: A, running 47 kWh *eco cycle

MIELE Pwash vs MONTPELLIER BLDC Programmes

The Miele WWK360 GB LW Pwash has 12 wash programmes, compared to the Montpellier MWM814BLS BLDC which has 17, with a difference of -5 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by Pwash WWK360 GB LW and BLDC MWM814BLS are as follows:

• • MIELE WWK360 GB LW programme sample: Pre-Iron, Cottons, Dark garments, Cottons with pre-wash, Delicates, Eco Cycle, Express 20, Mobile Start, Proofing, PowerWash, Woollens

• • MONTPELLIER MWM814BLS programme sample: Cotton, Colours, Wool, Allergy safe, Hand Wash, Outdoor, Temperature Adjustment, RPM Adjustment, Mix

Do Miele WWK360 GB LW and Montpellier MWM814BLS have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both WWK360 GB LW and MWM814BLS washing machines have quick-wash programs for those in a hurry. The MIELE Pwash WWK360 GB LW has a quick wash time of 20 minutes and the MONTPELLIER BLDC MWM814BLS completes this cycle in 15 minutes saving time, water, and energy for small lightly soiled clothes – Miele Pwash and Montpellier BLDC can quick wash at a lower temperature, and much faster than a main cycle. There is a variance of 5 minutes between machines

Washing Machine Brands and Noise level

The MIELE WWK360 GB LW produces around 71 dB of noise during a full spin cycle, and the MONTPELLIER MWM814BLS produces 76 dB. Giving a noise level difference of -5 dB between the two.

If you live in a flat or semi-detached house, or have your kitchen directly off your living room, choose a machine that has a slightly lower dB rating.

Whether you operate a MIELE or MONTPELLIER washing machine, the machine should be level on the ground and secure with a small 5 – 10cm gap around all sides to minimise noises from the vibrations produced during a high-speed rinse.

With washing machines like the MIELE Pwash motor spinning at 1400, the vibrations can be intense, and if the machine is not installed correctly, the noise can be worse.

• • MIELE Pwash Noise rating: A – 71 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1400 rpm spin)

• • MONTPELLIER BLDC  Noise rating: B – 76 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1330 rpm spin)

Spin Speed

Fast motor spin speeds means more thorough rinsing of washed and wet laundry. The Miele WWK360 GB LW has a max rpm of 1400 compared to the Montpellier MWM814BLS with an rpm of 1330.

The machine with extra spin power – MIELE or MONTPELLIER – generally means clothes come out of the washing machine holding less water, for faster line or tumble drying.

• • MIELE Pwash – 1400 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

• • MONTPELLIER BLDC – 1330 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

Wash Load Capacity

The MIELE Pwash WWK360 GB LW has a load weight capacity of 10kg, which is comparable to the 8kg laundry load limit capacity of the MONTPELLIER BLDC MWM814BLS. A washing machine with a higher kilogramme (kg) rating can wash larger loads of laundry in one cycle.

• • MIELE Pwash – 10kg kg Weight Handling

• • MONTPELLIER BLDC – 8kg kg Weight Handling

Wireless Connectivity

MIELE and MONTPELLIER washing machines that have wireless connectivity allow users to control the washing machine and receive wash cycle updates to their smartphone via Bluetooth or wifi.

Your phone can connect with your Miele or Montpellier washing machine through an app – if you have a compatible appliance. This app can send you notifications when a washing programme has ended or when service or troubleshooting is required.

• • Does the MIELE WWK360 GB LW have Wifi? – Yes (Miele@home app)

• • Does the MONTPELLIER MWM814BLS have Wifi? – No

Average Review Ratings

Aggregated customer reviews of 162 across multiple platforms gives the Miele WWK360 GB LW a 4.8/5 star rating, and the Montpellier MWM814BLS an average of 4.6/5 from 188 reviews.

Both MIELE and MONTPELLIER hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Miele Pwash WWK360 GB LW and MONTPELLIER BLDC MWM814BLS are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Miele and Montpellier washing machines providing exceptional results.

Performance and durability between leading MIELE and MONTPELLIER products is inseparable, as both Pwash by MIELE and BLDC by MONTPELLIER having high ratio of favorable feedback.

Choosing Between MIELE and MONTPELLIER Washing Machines

It’s difficult to recommend the MIELE washing machine over MONTPELLIER, because the margins between MIELE Pwash and MONTPELLIER BLDC are modest, and preferences are down to minor personal differences such as wash load capacity, connectivity, energy efficiency, styling, and noise level class.

Both MIELE and MONTPELLIER washing machines are excellent, providing outstanding reliability and performance.

Brand	Model	Energy	Noise	Speed	Capacity	Best Price
MIELE	WWK360 GB LW	A	A	1400	10kg	Get Prices
MONTPELLIER	MWM814BLS	A	B	1330	8kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

• • How does MIELE Drum Load Capacity (kg) compared to MONTPELLIER?

• • Does MIELE have higher/lower Spin Speed (RPM) to MONTPELLIER?

• • MIELE vs MONTPELLIER – Which brand offers more Wash Programs?

• • Is MIELE more Energy Efficient than MONTPELLIER?

• • What is MIELE’s Water Efficiency rating?

• • Is MONTPELLIER quieter than MIELE (Noise Level)?

• • What Smart Features, if any, does MIELE and MONTPELLIER offer? 

• • How does MIELE’s brand reliability rating look?

• • Who has the greatest ratio of positive customer reviews and highest review ratings – MIELE or MONTPELLIER washing machines?

• • Does MONTPELLIER and MIELE have aftercare service or warranty?