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Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 35kW combi vs Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi comes with 9 years more warranty and puts out 8kW more to the radiators.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Warranty: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi comes with 9 years more warranty.
- Central heating output: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi puts out 8kW more to the radiators.
- Hot water output: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi has 6kW more hot water output.
- Hot water flow rate: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi runs 0.2 litres a minute more hot water.
- Seasonal efficiency: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi is 1 points more efficient.
Specifications side by side
| Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 35kW combi | Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi | |
|---|---|---|
| Hot water output | 34.2 kW | 40 kW |
| Central heating output | 32 kW | 40 kW |
| ErP class | A | A |
| Seasonal efficiency | 93% | 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 | 14.1 litres per minute | 14.3 litres per minute |
Sources: Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 35kW combi, Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Vitodens 050-W 35kW combi if...
A gas combi boiler with 34.2 kW of hot water output, sized for a larger house with two bathrooms. It delivers about 14.1 litres per minute of hot water, which decides how well a shower runs while a tap is on. Warranty: 3 years. Seasonal efficiency is 93%.
Full Vitodens 050-W 35kW combi specifications →Buy or hire the Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi if...
- you want one that comes with 9 years more warranty
- you want one that puts out 8kW more to the radiators
- you want one that has 6kW more hot water output
- you want one that runs 0.2 litres a minute more hot water
- you want one that is 1 points more efficient
A gas combi boiler with 40 kW of hot water output, sized for a larger house with two bathrooms. It delivers about 14.3 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 40kW combi specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 35kW combi and the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi?
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi comes with 9 years more warranty and puts out 8kW more to the radiators. The Viessmann Vitodens 050-W 35kW combi is a gas combi boiler, 34.2 kW hot water output; the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi is a gas combi boiler, 40 kW hot water output.
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