1-on-1 Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

Miele CM 5510 Silence

Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection

SCORE:
81
SCORE:
85

Highlights

  • DirectSensor display
  • Single boiler
  • Stainless Steel Conical grinder
  • 9 Beverages

Highlights

  • DirectSensor display
  • Single boiler
  • Stainless Steel Conical grinder
  • 17 Beverages

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Content

Overview

Overview

Here we are comparing Miele CM 5510 Silence to Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection to reveal their common strengths, weaknesses and differences. Based on the features and specifications we have given Miele CM 5510 Silence and Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection overall scores of 81 and 85 out of 100 respectively. You can also view their individual scores per features.

Miele CM 5510 Silence

Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection

PHYSICAL
90
COFFEE DRINK TYPES
66
FEATURES
92
OVERALL
81
PHYSICAL
90
COFFEE DRINK TYPES
74
FEATURES
96
OVERALL
85


Drink Types

Miele CM 5510 Silence offers the following coffee drink types: espresso, caffe, long black, ristretto, pot of coffee, cappuccino, caffe latte, latte macchiato, latte macchiato xlMiele CM 6160 MilkPerfection offers the following coffee drink types: espresso, caffe, long black, ristretto, pot of coffee, cappuccino, italian cappuccino, caffe latte, latte macchiato, latte macchiato xl, espresso macchiato, café au lait, flat white

Advantage of Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection

This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection over Miele CM 5510 Silence.

Miele CM 5510 Silence vs Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection
Number of Beverages 9 Beverages vs 17 Beverages
Italian Cappuccino vs
Espresso Macchiato vs
Café Au Lait vs
Flat White vs
Remote Control by App vs
ClearView Lighting vs
Higher Maximum Height of Cup 135 mm
5.3"
vs 140 mm
5.5"
Larger Water Tank 1.3 Liter
44 fl-oz
vs 1.8 Liter
61 fl-oz
Higher Coffee Bean Hopper Capacity 200 g
7 oz
vs 300 g
10.6 oz
Larger Dreg Drawer 6 Portions vs 10 Portions

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both machines.

STRENGTHS
  [y] DirectSensor Display
  Water Filter
  Cappuccino Maker
  Double Portion of Milk Drink
  Built-in Coffee Grinder
  Use Ground Coffee
  Drip tray water level indicator
  Water Level Indicator
  Espresso
  Caffe
  Long Black
  Ristretto
  Pot of Coffee
  Cappuccino
  Caffe Latte
  Latte Macchiato
  Latte Macchiato XL
  Hot Water
  Hot Milk
  Milk Froth
  Selection for Double Cup
  Selection of Grinding Level
  Selection of Coffee Strength
  Selection of Coffee Temperature
  Selection of Hot Water Temperature
  Self-cleaning Function
WEAKNESSES
  No Espresso Lungo
  No Double Espresso (Doppio)
  No Doppio+
  No Americano
  No Americano Extra Shot
  No Double Caffe
  No Caffe Lungo
  No Morning Coffee
  No Caffe Barista
  No Lungo Barista
  No Double Ristretto
  No Special Coffee
  No Red Eye
  No Black Eye
  No Dead Eye
  No Mug To Go
  No Baby Cappuccino
  No Cappuccino XL
  No Cappuccino+
  No Cappuccino Mix
  No Latte Macchiato Triple Shot
  No Latte Caldo
  No Macchiato
  No Caffe Crema
  No Double Caffe Crema
  No Melange
  No Cortado
  No Galao
  No Verlangerter
  No Kleiner Brauner
  No Milchkaffee
  No White Coffee
  No Cold Coffee
  No Hot Chocolate
  No Cup Warmer

Specifications

And in the end we display side by side all the specifications which are present for both models.

Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - Miele CM 5510 Silence and here - Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection.

BASICS Miele CM 5510 Silence Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection
BrandMieleMiele
ModelCM 5510 SilenceCM 6160 MilkPerfection
TypeSuper Automatic Coffee MachineSuper Automatic Coffee Machine
Type of ControlTouchscreen Display / DirectSensorTouchscreen Display / DirectSensor
Release Year20212021
Body MaterialPlasticPlastic
ColorRose Gold, Silver Grey-MetLotus White, Obsidian Black
Country of ManufactureGermanyGermany
FEATURES Miele CM 5510 Silence Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection
Number of Beverages9 Beverages17 Beverages
Display DirectSensor DirectSensor
Water Filter
Cappuccino MakerOneTouch SystemOneTouch System
Double Portion of Milk Drink
Heating SystemBoilerBoiler
Number of BoilersSingleSingle
Material of Boiler (s)Stainless SteelStainless Steel
Pump Pressure15 Bar15 Bar
Built-in Coffee Grinder
Material of GrindersStainless SteelStainless Steel
Grinder TypeConicalConical
Use Ground Coffee
Number of Coffee Bean HoppersSingleSingle
Drip tray water level indicator
Water Level Indicator
DRINKS Miele CM 5510 Silence Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection
Espresso
Espresso Lungo
Double Espresso (Doppio)
Doppio+
Americano
Americano Extra Shot
Caffe
Double Caffe
Caffe Lungo
Morning Coffee
Long Black
Caffe Barista
Lungo Barista
Ristretto
Double Ristretto
Special Coffee
Red Eye
Black Eye
Dead Eye
Pot of Coffee
Mug To Go
MILK DRINKS Miele CM 5510 Silence Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection
Cappuccino
Baby Cappuccino
Cappuccino XL
Cappuccino+
Cappuccino Mix
Italian Cappuccino
Caffe Latte
Latte Macchiato
Latte Macchiato XL
Latte Macchiato Triple Shot
Latte Caldo
Macchiato
Espresso Macchiato
Caffe Crema
Double Caffe Crema
Café Au Lait
Flat White
Melange
Cortado
Galao
Verlangerter
Kleiner Brauner
Milchkaffee
White Coffee
OTHER DRINKS Miele CM 5510 Silence Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection
Cold Coffee
Hot Water
Hot Milk
Hot Chocolate
Milk Froth
OTHER FEATURES Miele CM 5510 Silence Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection
Create an Individual Profile 4 profile
Memory Function
Remote Control by App
Cup Warmer
Smart Lock
Aromatic System
Aromatic System Fresh
ClearView Lighting
TeaTimer
Selection for Single Cup
Selection for Double Cup
Selection of Grinding Level 5 level
Selection of Coffee Strength 5 level
Selection of Coffee Temperature 3 level
Selection of Hot Water Temperature
Selection of Amount of Water
Self-cleaning Function
Auto Off
Cup Counter
Pre-Brewing Function
PHYSICAL & ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES Miele CM 5510 Silence Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection
Dimensions (W x H x D)241 mm x 360 mm x 460 mm
9.5" x 14.2" x 18.1"
251 mm x 359 mm x 427 mm
9.9" x 14.1" x 16.8"
Weight9.5 kg (21lbs)9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)
Minimum Height of Cup80 mm
3.15"
80 mm
3.15"
Maximum Height of Cup135 mm
5.3"
140 mm
5.5"
Drip Tray Cover MaterialStainless SteelStainless Steel
Water Reservoir FeaturesRemovableRemovable
Water Reservoir MaterialPlasticPlastic
Water Tank Capacity1.3 Liter
44 fl-oz
1.8 Liter
61 fl-oz
Coffee Bean Hopper Capacity200 g
7 oz
300 g
10.6 oz
Dreg Drawer Capacity6 Portions10 Portions
Power SupplyEuropean: 230 V/50 Hz
North American: 110 V/60 Hz
European: 230 V/50 Hz
North American: 110 V/60 Hz
Power Consumption1500 W1450 W
Power Cord Length1.2 m1.2 m
WARRANTY & ACCESSORIES Miele CM 5510 Silence Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection
Warranty Period24 Months24 Months

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