Miele CVA 7845 Built-in Coffee Machine with DirectWater review
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- CoffeeSelect: 3 bean containers selectable per drink
- DirectWater permanent plumbed connection
- OneTouch for Two
- CupSensor auto-adjusting spout
- M Touch display with proximity sensor
Miele · Coffee machine · Built-in
$6,999-$7,689 list price
- $6,999-$7,689 MSRP
- 24″ wide
- 2-yr full warranty
- Grinder: conical burr (adjustable grind)
- Cups at once: 2
The Miele CVA 7845 is the most complete built-in coffee machine we cover, and the most expensive. It's Miele's flagship US built-in, with a permanent DirectWater plumbed connection backed by a 2.7 L tank, three bean containers holding 600 g total, and a 0.7 L milk container. Miele lists it at $6,999 (shown as a sale price), and one dealer lists $7,689 retail. If you want true push-button coffee in a 24-inch wall niche and never want to refill water, this is the benchmark.
Best for: Coffee lovers · Milk drinks · Push-button convenience · Integrated / panel-ready look · Entertainers
What we like
- DirectWater plumbing plus a 2.7 L backup tank
- CoffeeSelect: three bean containers, 600 g total, chosen per drink
- OneTouch for Two and a coffee or teapot function up to 8 cups
- 10 user profiles and Wi-Fi control through the Miele app
- AutoDescale and AutoClean reduce routine maintenance
Watch out for
- About $6,999 to $7,689, well above every other built-in here
- Miele doesn't publish pump pressure
- Needs a water line and a 21.75-inch-deep niche
Design and build of the Miele CVA 7845
The CVA 7845 measures 23.5 inches wide, 18 inches tall and 18.875 inches deep, and needs a niche 21.75 inches deep. It comes in graphite grey, obsidian black or Clean Touch Steel, so it lines up with Miele wall ovens and speed ovens in a column. It runs on 120 V at 1.45 kW, so there's no 240 V circuit to plan, but confirm outlet placement with the installation guide. The M Touch display wakes with a proximity sensor, and CupSensor adjusts the spout height to your mug.
Performance on paper
The headline is plumbing. DirectWater connects to a water line, so the machine never runs dry mid-party; the 2.7 L (91.3 fl oz) tank is there if you skip the plumber. CoffeeSelect lets you load three beans, say a dark espresso roast, a lighter filter roast and decaf, and assign each drink to one. That's a real advantage over single-hopper machines.
The conical burr grinder is adjustable, the 0.7 L milk container feeds two drinks at once, and the pot function brews up to 8 cups. Miele doesn't publish pump pressure or a clean drink count; one dealer says "more than 24 coffee and tea drinks."
Who it's for (and who should skip it)
Buy it if you drink several milk drinks a day, host often, or share the machine across a household with different tastes. The 10 profiles and three hoppers earn their keep there.
More features also mean more parts to maintain: plumbing, three hoppers and a milk system all need care, so confirm that a Miele-authorized technician covers your area before you commit.
Skip it if one person drinks two espressos a day. The Wolf or Bosch built-ins cost thousands less, and a hands-on espresso fan will be happier with a countertop dual boiler.
Price, warranty and service
Miele's standard US warranty is 2 years on the appliance, with extended plans up to 10 years. Some dealers have advertised extended-coverage offers on this model, so ask what's current. Prices are minimum-advertised, so savings come from bundling it with ovens; request a package quote from a local Miele dealer.
How the Miele CVA 7845 compares
The Thermador built-in coffee machine costs less but may be discontinued. The countertop Miele CM 7750 CoffeeSelect offers the same three-bean idea without plumbing, and Miele vs Jura weighs Miele against Swiss super-automatics. See our best built-in coffee machines and the coffee hub.
Our verdict
The CVA 7845 is the built-in to buy when coffee is a daily ritual for several people: plumbed water, three bean containers and a two-cup milk system. At about $6,999 it's a luxury within a luxury. Buy it for convenience and integration; buy Wolf or Bosch if you just want good espresso in the wall.
Specifications
| Model numbers | CVA 7845 GRGR (Graphite grey), CVA 7845 OBSW (Obsidian Black), CVA 7845 CTS (Stainless steel/Clean Touch Steel) |
|---|---|
| Width | 24″ |
| Installation | Built-in |
| Water | plumbed (DirectWater) plus 2.7 L (91.3 fl oz) tank |
| Grinder | conical burr (adjustable grind) |
| Bean containers | 3 |
| Bean capacity g total | 600 |
| Milk container l | 0.7 |
| Cups at once | 2 |
| Coffee pot cups max | 8 |
| User profiles | 10 |
| Width (in) | 23.5 |
| Height (in) | 18 |
| Depth (in) | 18.875 |
| Niche depth (in) | 21.75 |
| Power kw | 1.45 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Finishes | graphite grey, obsidian black, stainless steel/Clean Touch Steel |
| Wi-Fi / app | Yes-Miele app (Miele@home; MobileStart, RemoteUpdate) |
| Warranty | Miele US standard 2-year appliance warranty (brand record); Plessers advertised a free 10-year major-component warranty offer expiring 10/09/2026 |
| List price | $6,999-$7,689 |
Specs and prices checked Oct 7, 2026 against Miele’s site and authorized retailers. Configurations, panels and installation change the price: confirm with a dealer. How we rate.
Questions about the Miele CVA 7845 Built-in Coffee Machine with DirectWater
Does the Miele CVA 7845 need a water line?
It's designed for one. DirectWater connects permanently to your plumbing so you never refill a tank. It also has a 2.7 L (91.3 fl oz) tank, so it works if a line isn't practical, but you'd be paying for a feature you aren't using. Plan the line during rough-in.
How many beans does the CVA 7845 hold?
It has three bean containers holding 600 g total. Miele's CoffeeSelect system lets you assign a container to each drink, so espresso can pull from a dark roast while coffee uses a lighter roast or decaf, without emptying a hopper.
Is the Miele CVA 7845 worth the price?
For heavy household use, yes. Plumbing, three hoppers, 10 profiles and a two-cup milk system remove most daily friction. For one or two drinks a day, the Bosch 800 Series or Wolf E Series cover the basics for thousands less, and a countertop super-automatic costs less again.
Where it ranks
- Best overall built-in coffee machine - The Best Built-In Coffee Machines for a Luxury Kitchen
Similar coffee machines to consider
| Spec | Miele CVA 7845 Built-in Coffee Machine with DirectWater | Wolf 24-inch E Series Transitional Coffee System | Thermador 24-inch Built-in Coffee Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Miele | Wolf | Thermador |
| Category | Coffee machine (built-in) | Coffee machine (built-in) | Coffee machine (built-in) |
| Width | 24″ | 24″ | 24″ |
| Fuel | - | - | - |
| Installation | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in |
| List price (MSRP) | $6,999-$7,689 | $4,365 | $4,349-$4,729 |
| Full warranty | 2-yr full | 2-yr full | 2-yr full |
| Made in | - | - | Slovenia |
| Wi-Fi / app | Yes | No | Yes |
| Grinder | conical burr (adjustable grind) | built-in, 13 settings (per Aitoro) | ceramic disc |
| Width (in) | 23.5 | 23.5 | 23.38 |
| Height (in) | 18 | 17.875 | 17.88 |
| Depth (in) | 18.875 | 19 | 14 |
| Performance rating | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Design rating | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Features rating | 5/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Value rating | 3/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Where to buy | Check price | Check price | Check price |
Prices are manufacturer or retailer list prices when we last checked; luxury brands set minimum advertised prices, so savings usually come from dealer packages and rebates. Ratings are editorial estimates: see how we rate.