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  3. KVC3173 vs Artisan 5KSM185

Kenwood KVC3173 vs KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185

What KVC3173 does better (4) and where Artisan 5KSM185 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood KVC3173
Kenwood · 2020KVC3173
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ US$540
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KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185
KitchenAid · 2018Artisan 5KSM185
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ US$580
5.0Power & capacity2.9
8.9Versatility7.7
9.0Controls & convenience9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

KVC3173Artisan 5KSM185
380 × 305285240 × 360370
KVC3173Artisan 5KSM185Difference
Height305 mm360 mm−55 mm
Width380 mm240 mm+140 mm
Depth285 mm370 mm−85 mm
Weight11.7 kg11 kg+0.7 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is KVC3173 better than Artisan 5KSM185?

  1. Power1,000 W vs 300 W3.3×
  2. Attachment hub (power outlet)Yes · Artisan 5KSM185: No
  3. Number of accessories7 vs 6+17%
  4. Max. dough per batch2.7 kg vs 2 kg+35%

Why is Artisan 5KSM185 better than KVC3173?

  1. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.6 l vs 4.8 l+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Kenwood KVC3173Kenwood KVC3173≈ US$5408.8
KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM185≈ US$5807.3
Power & capacity
Power1,000 W300 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)4.6 l4.8 l
Speed settings8—
Top speed—220 rpm
Max. dough per batch2.7 kg2 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesYes
Mixer design—Tilt-head
Attachment hub (power outlet)YesNo
Pulse functionNoNo
Soft startNoNo
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steelStainless steel
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Mincer, Patisserie setWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Second bowl, Patisserie set
Number of accessories76
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, MixKnead, Whisk, Mix
Controls & smart
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsYesYes
HousingStainless steelAluminium
Cord length—1.4 m
Weight11.7 kg11 kg
Width380 mm240 mm
Height305 mm360 mm
Depth285 mm370 mm
ColoursSilver—
Series—KitchenAid Artisan

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