Head to head
Glow-worm Energy Combi 25C 25kW vs Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi
The Glow-worm Energy Combi 25C 25kW comes with 4 years more warranty. The Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi puts out 7kW more to the radiators and runs 1.8 litres a minute more hot water.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Warranty: the Glow-worm Energy Combi 25C 25kW comes with 4 years more warranty.
- Central heating output: the Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi puts out 7kW more to the radiators.
- Hot water flow rate: the Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi runs 1.8 litres a minute more hot water.
- Hot water output: the Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi has 4kW more hot water output.
- Seasonal efficiency: the Glow-worm Energy Combi 25C 25kW is 2 points more efficient.
Specifications side by side
| Glow-worm Energy Combi 25C 25kW | Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi | |
|---|---|---|
| Hot water output | 25.7 kW | 29.6 kW |
| Central heating output | 18 kW | 25 kW |
| ErP class | A | A |
| Seasonal efficiency | 94% | 92% |
| Dimensions | 700 x 390 x 280 mm | 700 x 400 x 300 mm |
| Weight | 32 kg | 35 kg |
| Warranty | 7 years | 3 years |
| Hot water flow rate | 10.4 litres per minute | 12.2 litres per minute |
Sources: Glow-worm Energy Combi 25C 25kW, Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Energy Combi 25C 25kW if...
- you want one that comes with 4 years more warranty
- you want one that is 2 points more efficient
A gas combi boiler with 25.7 kW of hot water output, sized for a flat or small house with one bathroom. It delivers about 10.4 litres per minute of hot water, which decides how well a shower runs while a tap is on. Warranty: 7 years. Seasonal efficiency is 94%.
Full Energy Combi 25C 25kW specifications →Buy or hire the Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi if...
- you want one that puts out 7kW more to the radiators
- you want one that runs 1.8 litres a minute more hot water
- you want one that has 4kW more hot water output
A gas combi boiler with 29.6 kW of hot water output, sized for a three-bed house with one or two bathrooms. It delivers about 12.2 litres per minute of hot water, which decides how well a shower runs while a tap is on. Warranty: 3 years. Seasonal efficiency is 92%.
Full Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Glow-worm Energy Combi 25C 25kW and the Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi?
The Glow-worm Energy Combi 25C 25kW comes with 4 years more warranty. The Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi puts out 7kW more to the radiators and runs 1.8 litres a minute more hot water. The Glow-worm Energy Combi 25C 25kW is a gas combi boiler, 25.7 kW hot water output; the Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi is a gas combi boiler, 29.6 kW hot water output.
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