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Multi MFG vs Viessmann: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Multi MFG model beats 61% and a typical Viessmann model 60%. Multi MFG rates slightly higher overall.

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Multi MFG

61%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

51 models listed

Viessmann

60%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

43 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FMulti MFG: Beats 62%Viessmann: Beats 53%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FMulti MFG: Beats 62%Viessmann: Beats 72%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Multi MFG: Beats 75%Viessmann: Beats 74%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Multi MFG: Beats 60%Viessmann: Beats 59%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Multi MFG: Beats 51%Viessmann: Beats 49%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    Multi MFG
    88%
    Viessmann
    84%

  • Xcel CC

    Multi MFG
    80%
    Viessmann
    79%

  • CEE Advanced

    Multi MFG
    4%
    Viessmann
    5%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Multi MFG
    69%
    Viessmann
    70%

All-around best, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Multi MFG

  1. 148MPC6-HE-BMulti MFG4 tons · 45,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 77.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    20.4 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    85.1score / 100Heating 78 · Cooling 92
  2. 248MPC6-HH-BMulti MFG4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 82.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    20.4 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    83.9score / 100Heating 83 · Cooling 85
  3. 3MSD-48HD-Bwith ducted air handler 48HMHP0-M-BMulti MFG4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 77.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.52 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    82.3score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 87

Viessmann

  1. 1D5CMHAH48FAKViessmann4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 82.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    20.5 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    84.6score / 100Heating 83 · Cooling 86
  2. 2D5CMHAH55FAKViessmann4.5 tons · 53,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 81.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    20.2 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    82.5score / 100Heating 81 · Cooling 84
  3. 3D5CUHAH48AAKwith ducted air handler D5FUHAH60XAKViessmann4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 76.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    17.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    78.4score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 80

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

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