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1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Pirelli Scorpion Elect Premium
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Pirelli Scorpion Elect
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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 Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Continental (70%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 87% compared to 57% of the Pirelli Scorpion Elect. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Elect first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2023 255/45 R20 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Scorpion Elect were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic and Scorpion Elect is made in Italy.
| # | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Pirelli Scorpion Elect | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R22 | R18 - R21 | |
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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. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet side guide
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Offroad
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel efficiency
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
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| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Pirelli Scorpion Elect Rating: Good | |||||||
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