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TGM vs Viessmann: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical TGM model beats 45% and a typical Viessmann model 60%. Viessmann rates higher overall.

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TGM

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

77 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°FTGM: Beats 48%Viessmann: Beats 53%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FTGM: Beats 42%Viessmann: Beats 72%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2TGM: Beats 41%Viessmann: Beats 74%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2TGM: Beats 45%Viessmann: Beats 59%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2TGM: Beats 42%Viessmann: Beats 49%

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

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Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    TGM
    58%
    Viessmann
    84%
  • Xcel CC

    TGM
    55%
    Viessmann
    79%
  • CEE Advanced

    TGM
    1%
    Viessmann
    5%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    TGM
    21%
    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.

TGM

  1. 1OTV18HN048Awith ducted air handler OTA18C006ATGMAlso listed as OTV18HN060A4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 72.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.5 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.5 (EER2)
    Good
    72.6score / 100Heating 72 · Cooling 73
  2. 2MTVC2OCN060Awith ducted air handler MTA20C048ATGM4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 60.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.5 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    72.6score / 100Heating 60 · Cooling 85
  3. 3GMRSHT42AS5TGM3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 55.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    69.1score / 100Heating 56 · Cooling 83

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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