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Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi vs Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 35kW combi
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 35kW combi comes with 9 years more warranty and puts out 10kW more to the radiators.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Warranty: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 35kW combi comes with 9 years more warranty.
- Central heating output: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 35kW combi puts out 10kW more to the radiators.
- Hot water output: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 35kW combi has 5kW more hot water output.
- Hot water flow rate: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 35kW combi runs 0.3 litres a minute more hot water.
- Seasonal efficiency: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 35kW combi is 2 points more efficient.
Specifications side by side
| Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi | Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 35kW combi | |
|---|---|---|
| Hot water output | 29.6 kW | 35 kW |
| Central heating output | 25 kW | 35 kW |
| ErP class | A | A |
| Seasonal efficiency | 92% | 94% |
| Dimensions | 700 x 400 x 300 mm | 780 x 440 x 365 mm |
| Warranty | 3 years | 12 years when installed by a Worcester Bosch accredited installer |
| Hot water flow rate | 12.2 litres per minute | 12.5 litres per minute |
| Weight | 35 kg | - |
Sources: Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi, Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 35kW combi. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi if...
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 →Buy or hire the Greenstar 8000 Life 35kW combi if...
- you want one that comes with 9 years more warranty
- you want one that puts out 10kW more to the radiators
- you want one that has 5kW more hot water output
- you want one that runs 0.3 litres a minute more hot water
- you want one that is 2 points more efficient
A gas combi boiler with 35 kW of hot water output, sized for a larger house with two bathrooms. It delivers about 12.5 litres per minute of hot water, which decides how well a shower runs while a tap is on. Warranty: 12 years when installed by a Worcester Bosch accredited installer. Seasonal efficiency is 94%.
Full Greenstar 8000 Life 35kW combi specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi and the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 35kW combi?
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 35kW combi comes with 9 years more warranty and puts out 10kW more to the radiators. The Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 30kW combi is a gas combi boiler, 29.6 kW hot water output; the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 35kW combi is a gas combi boiler, 35 kW hot water output.
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