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Miele G 5008 SCU

Ranked #17 of 42 in Best Standard Dishwashers (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#17

Miele G 5008 SCU

Best for: Official 25% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 230 kWh/year

3.4/10

What we like

Large official place-setting capacity (16)

Watch out for

Highest official water use in this comparison (3.2 gal/cycle)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 28%

Water use 26%

Place-setting capacity 24%

Annual energy use 22%

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard	25 %
Water use	3.2 gal/cycle
Place-setting capacity	16 place settings
Annual energy use	230 kWh/year
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	25%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	230 kWh/year
Water use (ENERGY STAR)	3.2 gal/cycle
Place-setting capacity (ENERGY STAR)	16 place settings
Annual energy use per place setting (computed)	14.4 kWh/year per place setting, computed as official annual energy use ÷ official place setting
Percent less water use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)	36%
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)	307 kWh/year
U.S. federal standard water use (ENERGY STAR)	5 gal/cycle
Type (ENERGY STAR)	Standard
Width (ENERGY STAR)	23.6 in
Depth (ENERGY STAR)	21.8 in
Soil sensing (ENERGY STAR)	Yes
Tub material (ENERGY STAR)	Stainless Steel
Drying method (ENERGY STAR)	Condensation Dry
Additional features (ENERGY STAR)	Front Controls,Cycle Status Lights,Third Rack
Connected capable (ENERGY STAR)	No
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria	No
Certified model number	G 5008 SCU
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Miele
Related official records with the same certified ratings	Same official certified ratings also appear on Miele G 5006 SCU; Miele G 5051 SCVi; Miele G 5056 SCVi; Miele G 5056 SCVi SF; Miele G 5056 SCVi SFP; Miele G 5058 SCVi SFP. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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How it compares

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Beko BDDDT48340

#1 · Official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.45 gal/cycle, 17 place settings, 225 kWh/year

Beko BDDDT49340

#2 · Official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.45 gal/cycle, 17 place settings, 225 kWh/year

Fisher & Paykel DW24UDT4X4

#3 · Official 32% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 210 kWh/year

Fisher & Paykel DW24UT2I3

#4 · Official 32% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 210 kWh/year

Miele G 7216 SCU

#5 · Official 32% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 210 kWh/year

LG LDNFC33L

#6 · Official 28% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.9 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 220 kWh/year

LG LDNPH753

#7 · Official 28% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.9 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 220 kWh/year

LG SDNTHS72

#8 · Official 28% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.9 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 220 kWh/year

Fisher & Paykel DD24DTX6I1

#9 · Official 34% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.1 gal/cycle, 14 place settings, 202 kWh/year

Asko DBI776

#10 · Official 28% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3 gal/cycle, 17 place settings, 220 kWh/year

Bosch SHV41DB3N

#11 · Official 31% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.35 gal/cycle, 12 place settings, 213 kWh/year

Midea MDT24P6

#12 · Official 25% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.9 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 229 kWh/year

Midea MDT24P7

#13 · Official 25% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.9 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 229 kWh/year

Fisher & Paykel DW24U2I3

#14 · Official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 224 kWh/year

LG LDWBC22BT

#15 · Official 28% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3 gal/cycle, 14 place settings, 220 kWh/year

Asko DBI786

#16 · Official 25% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 18 place settings, 230 kWh/year

Miele G 5216 SCU

#18 · Official 25% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 230 kWh/year

Samsung DW80DG5200

#19 · Official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 15 place settings, 225 kWh/year

Kenmore 1464

#20 · Official 24% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3 gal/cycle, 15 place settings, 234 kWh/year

Electrolux EDSH4944CSA

#21 · Official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 14 place settings, 225 kWh/year

GE GDT565HY

#22 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 240 kWh/year

Kenmore 1458

#23 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.1 gal/cycle, 15 place settings, 239 kWh/year

Bosch SGE53C

#24 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.57 gal/cycle, 13 place settings, 240 kWh/year

#25 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.9 gal/cycle, 14 place settings, 238 kWh/year

Kenmore 990.1519

#26 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 15 place settings, 240 kWh/year

Frigidaire FDSP4401

#27 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 14 place settings, 240 kWh/year

Frigidaire FDSR4501

#28 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 14 place settings, 240 kWh/year

Samsung DW70F81YEU

#29 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 14 place settings, 239 kWh/year

Samsung DW80CG502

#30 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 14 place settings, 239 kWh/year

Bosch SHE53CE

#31 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 13 place settings, 240 kWh/year

Bosch SHE78CM

#32 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 13 place settings, 240 kWh/year

#33 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 13 place settings, 240 kWh/year

Bosch SHE3AEE

#34 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 12 place settings, 239 kWh/year

#35 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 12 place settings, 240 kWh/year

#36 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 10 place settings, 240 kWh/year

#37 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 10 place settings, 240 kWh/year

Samsung DW60R2014

#38 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 8 place settings, 240 kWh/year

Samsung DW80CG4021

#39 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 8 place settings, 239 kWh/year

Whirlpool WDF332PAM

#40 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 12 place settings, 240 kWh/year

Whirlpool WDT531HAP

#41 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 12 place settings, 240 kWh/year

Whirlpool WDT751SAP

#42 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 12 place settings, 240 kWh/year