Reserve working room.
Portafilter handles, milk jugs and grinder dosing all use space beside the body.
Measure the routine, not only the machine.
A machine can fit the rectangle and still be frustrating. Add the space needed to fill water, load beans, lock a portafilter, steam milk and remove the drip tray.
Independent general guidance · check the manual for your exact machineHow big are the coffee machines we review?
Published body dimensions for the 28 machines in the Index, narrowest first. Body size is only the start: allow extra room to lift a hopper lid, pull out a water tank and work beside the machine. To filter these machines against your own counter and cupboard measurements, use the coffee machine fit checker.
| Machine | Type | Width (cm) | Depth (cm) | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nespresso Vertuo UpMD1-ME-GR-NE | Smart slim pod machine | 12–22 | 39–49 | 25.5 |
| Nespresso Vertuo PopENV90.B | Compact pod machine | 13.6 | 42.6 | 25 |
| De’Longhi Dedica DuoEC890.M | Compact semi-automatic | 14.9 | 33 | 30.5 |
| xBloom StudioStudio | Automated pour-over | 17 | 20.4 | 42.6 |
| Sage Bambino PlusSES500 | Compact semi-automatic | 19.4 | 36.2 | 30.4 |
| De’Longhi AutenticaETAM29.510.B | Compact bean-to-cup | 19.5 | 47.7 | 34 |
| Sage BambinoSES450 | Compact manual espresso | 19.5 | 32 | 31 |
| Gaggia Classic E24RI9481 | Manual espresso | 23 | 24 | 38 |
| De’Longhi Magnifica StartECAM220.22.GB | Entry bean-to-cup | 24 | 44 | 35 |
| De’Longhi RiveliaEXAM440.55 | Bean-to-cup | 24.5 | 43 | 38.5 |
| Philips Series 5500 LatteGoEP5546/70 | One-touch bean-to-cup | 24.6 | 43.3 | 37.1 |
| De’Longhi Eletta ExploreECAM450.86.T EX:4 | Hot-and-cold bean-to-cup | 26 | 45 | 38.5 |
| De’Longhi PrimaDonna AromaticECAM630.75.TSM | Flagship hot-and-cold bean-to-cup | 26.2 | 46.3 | 40.7 |
| JURA E815842 | Premium bean-to-cup | 27 | 44.6 | 34.8 |
| Siemens EQ900 PlusTQ907GZ3 | Dual-bean premium bean-to-cup | 31.5 | 47 | 39.2 |
| Sage Barista ExpressBES875UK | Integrated-grinder semi-automatic | 31.8 | 35.1 | 40.4 |
| JURA J1015664 | Premium cold-brew bean-to-cup | 31.8 | 44.6 | 34.8 |
| De’Longhi La Specialista TouchEC9455.M EX:2 | Guided all-in-one espresso | 31.9 | 36.7 | 40 |
| Sage Barista Express ImpressSES876BSS4GUK1 | Assisted all-in-one espresso | 33 | 38 | 41 |
| Ninja Luxe Café Premier PlusES655UK | Guided espresso, filter and cold brew | 33.58 | 34.29 | 37.21 |
| Ninja Luxe Café PremierES601UK | Assisted multi-drink espresso | 33.6 | 34.4 | 37.2 |
| Ninja Luxe Café ProES701UK | Guided multi-format espresso | 35.1 | 33.3 | 37.1 |
| Sage Barista ProSES878 | Integrated-grinder semi-automatic | 35.4 | 34.3 | 40.6 |
| Sage Barista Touch ImpressSES882 | Assisted semi-automatic | 36 | 34 | 41.5 |
| Sage Oracle JetSES985BSS4GUK1 | Premium assisted espresso | 38.1 | 36.8 | 42.5 |
| Sage Oracle Dual BoilerSES995BSS4GUK1 | Premium automatic/manual espresso | 38.7 | 37.4 | 45.5 |
| Sage Oracle TouchSES990 | Premium assisted dual-boiler espresso | 39.2 | 37.3 | 45.4 |
| Sage Dual BoilerBES920UK | Dual-boiler manual espresso | 40.3 | 37.3 | 37.8 |
Figures are body dimensions only. Our data does not yet include hopper-lid or tank-removal clearance, so measure that with the checklist below. Check your space in the fit checker →
Protect the counter edge.
Deep machines can leave the drip tray or cup platform uncomfortably close to the front.
Check what opens upward.
Bean hoppers, water tanks and cup warmers may need clear space below wall cupboards.
Body dimensions
Record width, depth and height from the same specification source, then mark the footprint on the counter with removable tape.
- Include protruding handles and plugs
- Leave ventilation space where required
- Check the feet fit fully on the counter
Water and bean access
Rear tanks and top-filled hoppers often make the practical height or depth larger than the product dimensions suggest.
- Simulate removing the full tank
- Check cupboard clearance above the hopper
- Allow room to pour beans without spilling
The grinder question
A narrow espresso machine may still need a separate grinder, knock box, scales and tamping area. An integrated machine combines the footprint but can be harder to upgrade.
- Measure accessories as one workstation
- Keep wet and dry zones separate
- Reserve a safe place for the hot milk jug
Cleaning access
Drip trays, brew groups and milk carafes need a clear route to the sink. A machine that must be lifted or turned every day will feel larger than it looks.
- Pull the tray out on a paper template
- Check side-door clearance
- Confirm the power cable reaches without tension
Make a cardboard footprint
A taped or cardboard template reveals depth, door clearance and preparation space more reliably than imagining the dimensions from a product photo.
Use the Index
Turn the guidance into a machine decision.
Compare current machines by workflow, dimensions, milk system, grinder, checked price and ownership evidence.