BFC Lira S vs La Pavoni Cellini Classic
Technical comparison · Heat exchanger
Lira S and Cellini Classic are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~5.1×). Cellini Classic is the entry-level choice; Lira S offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Lira S
BFC
F5 · Professional
|
Cellini Classic
La Pavoni
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~5000–11000 € | 1559 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 82.3 × – × – cm | 29.5 × 43 × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 70 kg | 23 kg |
| Power (W) | 3500 W | 1400 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Heat exchanger (HX) | Heat exchanger (HX) |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | — | 58 mm mm |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | — | 15 bar |
| Pump type | — | Vibration |
| Group head type | Thermosiphon | E61 |
| Boiler material | — | Copper |
| Water tank capacity (l) | — | 2.9 l |
| Steam wand | — | Manual steam wand |
| Plumbable | — | No |
| Pressure gauge | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Group head type: Lira S Thermosiphon · Cellini Classic E61
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