An affordable canister vacuum is always a good option to consider, so Miele Compact C2 Electro+ vs Bissell 1161 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Compact C2 Electro+ has the overall rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 7 for 1161. Difference between two canister vacuums is the cleaning system, which is AirClean for the Compact C2 Electro+ and cyclonic for the 1161. Compact C2 Electro+ is bagged and 1161 is bagless.
A noticeable difference between two models is the size, which is 42.4 x 24.4 x 23/16.7 x 9.6 x 9.1 (H x W x D) cm/inches for the Compact C2 Electro+ and 25.4 x 33 x 20.3/10.7 x 13.2 x 8.7 (H x W x D) cm/inches for the 1161. The weight of the Compact C2 Electro+ is 8.5/18.7 kg/lbs, and for the 1161 it is 4.1/9.1 kg/lbs.