Jura E6 (2023) vs Miele CM 6160 MilkPerfection
Two answers to the same question — the split below is the whole argument.
Jura
Strong consensusUS$1,699–1,899 · CA$2,095
The E6 is Jura's sweet-spot super-automatic for people who drink espresso, lungo, and cappuccino and want a machine that simply works every morning. Accept that milk texture is fixed by the…
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Miele
CA$2,099 · US$2,299–2,699
The CM 6160 is a well-engineered German super-automatic that trades craft for total convenience: grind, brew, and froth at one button press with minimal mess. Accept that the shot quality ce…
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Where they actually differ
On 8 of 11 measures these two tie. The 3 rows below are the entire argument.
E6 (2023)
CM 6160 MilkPerfection
Value per dollar
E6 (2023) leads, decisively
Milk & steam
CM 6160 MilkPerfection leads, clearly
Built to last
CM 6160 MilkPerfection leads, clearly
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The counter’s vote
Looks barely figure in either machine’s record — the counter can sit this one out.
E6 (2023): Minimalist stainless/plastic hybrid; kitchen-neutral to subtly premium aesthetic — purchased for function and reliability rather than counter appeal. Jura's design language reads as capable…
CM 6160 MilkPerfection: Signature Miele boxy minimalist design; appeal to kitchen-integration buyers (Scandinavian market strength); glossy black finish requires frequent wiping, polarizing for countertop aesthetics.
Only the CM 6160 MilkPerfection: automatic milk texturing.
Only the CM 6160 MilkPerfection: brewing and steaming at once.
Only the CM 6160 MilkPerfection: no accessory lock-in.
Where they tie: shot ceiling · back-to-back drinks · ready when you are · reliability record · forgiving to learn on — don’t let a spec sheet invent a difference.
On the counter
The size difference, to scale
So — which one?
Take the E6 (2023) if —
- Every dollar has to earn its place
Take the CM 6160 MilkPerfection if —
- Milk drinks are the daily order
- You are buying once
- Milk should happen without you
- Mornings run on a clock
Both columns reading true? Take the one your gut already picked — then stop reading reviews. Fresh beans will move the cup more than this choice will.
Known weak points
E6 (2023)
Sealed brew group by design limits user repair; proprietary cartridge (clearyl coffee system) creates consumable lock-in. No major catastrophic failures documented in owner record; service is via authorized dealers rather than DIY.
CM 6160 MilkPerfection
Water reservoir brittleness reported; isolated milk dispensing failures after service; requires frequent descaling
For the row-by-row readers
The whole sheet, side by side
Matching rows fade back — the ink is where they differ.
E6 (2023)
CM 6160 MilkPerfection
Type
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
Super-automatic (bean-to-cup)
Heat-up time
30 seconds
~1 min
Steam power
2/5
3/5
Brew + steam at once
No
Yes
Guest recovery
3/5
3/5
Shot quality ceiling
2.5/5
2.5/5
PID temperature control
No
No
Milk system
Auto frother
Auto frother
One-touch drinks
11
19
Removable brew group
No
Yes
Hot-water tap
Yes
Yes
Cup clearance
11 cm
14 cm
Workflow demand
1/5
0/5
Maintenance
3/5
3/5
Noise
3/5
3/5
Build longevity
3/5
4/5
Dimensions
28 × 44.6 × 35.1 cm
25.1 × 42.7 × 35.8 cm
One owner each
“There are a lot of plus points to the Jura E6 bean-to-cup coffee machine: you get the same quality design and engineering you'll find on Jura's more costly machines combined with the same delicious coffee output.”
“A great product which produces consistent coffee beverages, practical functionality and performances really well.”
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