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- Chef XL KVL4140 vs KVC 3170 S
Kenwood Chef XL KVL4140 vs Kenwood KVC 3170 S
What Chef XL KVL4140 does better (5) and where KVC 3170 S wins (0) — every spec side by side.
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8.6Power & capacity3.8
9.3Versatility4.7
8.2Controls & convenience5.0
Why is Chef XL KVL4140 better than KVC 3170 S?
- Planetary mixing actionYes · KVC 3170 S: No
- Dishwasher-safe partsYes · KVC 3170 S: No
- Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)6.7 l vs 4.6 l+46%
- Power1,200 W vs 1,000 W+20%
- Speed settings8 vs 6+33%
Why is KVC 3170 S better than Chef XL KVL4140?
KVC 3170 S has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Power & capacity | ||
| Power | 1,200 W | 1,000 W |
| Capacity (bowl / basket / pot) | 6.7 l | 4.6 l |
| Speed settings | 8 | 6 |
| Max. dough per batch | 5 kg | — |
| Mixing & processing | ||
| Planetary mixing action | Yes | No |
| Attachment hub (power outlet) | Yes | — |
| Pulse function | Yes | Yes |
| Soft start | No | No |
| Heating / cooking function | No | No |
| Bowl material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Attachments included | Whisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Patisserie set | — |
| Number of accessories | 6 | — |
| Cooking modes | ||
| Functions | Knead, Whisk, Mix, Slice, Crush ice, Blend | Knead |
| Controls & smart | ||
| Display | None (dials / switches) | — |
| Timer | No | No |
| Design & build | ||
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Yes | No |
| Housing | Metal | — |
| Cord length | 1.2 m | — |
| Weight | 13.5 kg | — |
| Width | 380 mm | — |
| Height | 356 mm | — |
| Depth | 285 mm | — |
| Colours | Silver | Silver |
| Series | Kenwood Chef XL | — |
