Segment
1. Continental EcoContact 6 Premium2. Michelin Primacy 4 Premium
Comparison: Continental EcoContact 6 vs. Michelin Primacy 4
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Michelin (77%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 4 has a better rating of 90% compared to 78% of the Continental EcoContact 6. The first tyre test of Continental EcoContact 6 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin Primacy 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the EcoContact 6 and the Primacy 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 52% of Continental EcoContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (64%) of the Michelin Primacy 4 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the EcoContact 6 is made in Germany and Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland.
| # | Continental EcoContact 6 | Michelin Primacy 4 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R13 - R22 | R15 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Highly recommended2. Continental EcoContact 6 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Recommended2. Continental EcoContact 6 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry driving behavior
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin Primacy 4 68 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1+ | ||||
| Continental EcoContact 6 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 3+ | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 1- | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 146 | 134 | |||||
| Continental EcoContact 6 Rating: Good | 101 | 134 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 125 | 133 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,6 | 2,7 | 1 | 1,7 | ||
| Continental EcoContact 6 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,6 | 2,4 | 3,0 | 2,5 | 1,8 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Good | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,9 | 2,0 | 2,1 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Continental EcoContact 6 | 36,4 | 32,7 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 36,2 | 29,3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,2 | 1,7 | 2,1 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
| Continental EcoContact 6 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,8 | 2,0 | 2,3 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Recommended | 2,2 | 2,0 | 2,3 | 1,0 | 2,0 | ||
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