MIELE Vs SIEMENS Washing Machine Comparison

Struggling to choose between a MIELE and SIEMENS 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 Siemens’s. See Winner

Let’s walk through the specifications of (WWK360 GB LW and WG56B2A2GB) – two flagship washing machines by MIELE and SIEMENS, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

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MIELE Pwash WWK360 GB LW vs SIEMENS IQ-700 WG56B2A2GB Comparison Points

We chose to compare the MIELE WWK360 GB LW with the SIEMENS WG56B2A2GB 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 SIEMENS Energy Efficiency Compared

The Miele WWK360 GB LW is rated with a A, and the Siemens WWK360 GB LW with an energy efficiency rating of A. Both the Miele Pwash and Siemens IQ-700 have a favourable green UK and EU energy consumption rating for a washing machine.

This means owning either a MIELE or SIEMENS 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

• • SIEMENS WG56B2A2GB Energy Class: A, running 35 kWh *eco cycle

MIELE Pwash vs SIEMENS IQ-700 Programmes

The Miele WWK360 GB LW Pwash has 12 wash programmes, compared to the Siemens WG56B2A2GB IQ-700 which has 4, with a difference of 8 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by Pwash WWK360 GB LW and IQ-700 WG56B2A2GB 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

• • SIEMENS WG56B2A2GB programme sample: Delicates, Whites and colours, Easy-care, Woollens hand-wash

Do Miele WWK360 GB LW and Siemens WG56B2A2GB have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both WWK360 GB LW and WG56B2A2GB 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 SIEMENS IQ-700 WG56B2A2GB completes this cycle in 19 minutes saving time, water, and energy for small lightly soiled clothes – Miele Pwash and Siemens IQ-700 can quick wash at a lower temperature, and much faster than a main cycle. There is a variance of 1 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 SIEMENS WG56B2A2GB produces 72 dB. Giving a noise level difference of -1 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 SIEMENS 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)

• • SIEMENS IQ-700  Noise rating: A – 72 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1600 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 Siemens WG56B2A2GB with an rpm of 1600.

The machine with extra spin power – MIELE or SIEMENS – 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)

• • SIEMENS IQ-700 – 1600 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 10kg laundry load limit capacity of the SIEMENS IQ-700 WG56B2A2GB. A washing machine with a higher kilogramme (kg) rating can wash larger loads of laundry in one cycle.

• • MIELE Pwash – 10kg kg Weight Handling

• • SIEMENS IQ-700 – 10kg kg Weight Handling

Wireless Connectivity

MIELE and SIEMENS 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 Siemens 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 SIEMENS WG56B2A2GB have Wifi? –

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 Siemens WG56B2A2GB an average of 4.4/5 from 429 reviews.

Both MIELE and SIEMENS hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Miele Pwash WWK360 GB LW and SIEMENS IQ-700 WG56B2A2GB are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Miele and Siemens washing machines providing exceptional results.

Performance and durability between leading MIELE and SIEMENS products is inseparable, as both Pwash by MIELE and IQ-700 by SIEMENS having high ratio of favorable feedback.

Choosing Between MIELE and SIEMENS Washing Machines

It’s difficult to recommend the MIELE washing machine over SIEMENS, because the margins between MIELE Pwash and SIEMENS IQ-700 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 SIEMENS 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
SIEMENS	WG56B2A2GB	A	A	1600	10kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

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

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

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

• • Is MIELE more Energy Efficient than SIEMENS?

• • What is MIELE’s Water Efficiency rating?

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

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

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

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

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