Quick answer: Choose the 050-W for Viessmann quality at a lower price, the 100-W for most homes (it also has the longest guarantee of the three), and the 200-W for larger homes that need a powerful, flexible boiler.
Viessmann’s Vitodens boilers bring German engineering and a stainless steel heat exchanger to every model. Here is how the 050-W, 100-W and 200-W compare.
At a glance
| Vitodens 050-W | Vitodens 100-W | Vitodens 200-W | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range | Entry level | Mid-range | Premium |
| Boiler types | Combi or system | Combi, system or heat only | Combi or system |
| Guarantee when we fit it | 10 years | 12 years | 10 years |
| Best for | Smaller homes | Most homes, including older systems | Larger homes |
| Stand-out feature | Compact, light and quiet | Strong hot water flow rates and the longest guarantee of the three | Viessmann’s flagship wall-hung boiler |
Viessmann Vitodens 050-W
The Vitodens 050-W is compact, light and quiet, and gives you Viessmann quality at a great price. It comes as a combi or system boiler.
Viessmann Vitodens 100-W
The Vitodens 100-W is the sweet spot of the range. It has strong hot water flow rates, a heat only version for older systems, and the longest guarantee of the three when we fit it.
Viessmann Vitodens 200-W
The Vitodens 200-W is Viessmann’s flagship wall-hung boiler, a powerful and flexible choice for larger homes. It comes as a combi or system boiler.
Which Viessmann boiler should you choose?
- Pick the 050-W if you want a compact Viessmann for a smaller home at a lower price.
- Pick the 100-W if you want the best all-round value, a heat only option or the longest guarantee.
- Pick the 200-W if you have a larger home and want Viessmann’s flagship.
Not sure whether you need a combi, system or heat only boiler? Read our guide to combi vs system vs heat only boilers.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the Viessmann 100-W have a longer guarantee than the 200-W?
Each Vitodens model has its own guarantee terms from Viessmann, so a higher price does not always mean a longer guarantee. When we fit them, the 100-W comes with 12 years and the 050-W and 200-W with 10 years.
Are Viessmann boilers good?
Viessmann is a German manufacturer known for engineering quality, and every Vitodens model uses a stainless steel heat exchanger.
Does Viessmann make a heat only boiler?
Yes. Of these three, the Vitodens 100-W comes in a heat only version for traditional systems with a cylinder and loft tanks.
Which Viessmann boiler is best for a big house?
The Vitodens 200-W is the most powerful and flexible of the three, so it is usually the best choice for a larger home.
Get the right boiler for your home
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