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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%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 5 tons and up

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

TGM

  1. 1MRB560HWDTGM5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    64.1score / 100

Viessmann

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Viessmann.

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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