Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Semperit (52%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 83% compared to 75% of the Semperit Speed-Grip 3. The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the Speed-Grip 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Semperit Speed-Grip 3 has C rating.

#	Dunlop Winter Sport 5 /83%	Semperit Speed-Grip 3 /75%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Dunlop Winter Sport 5

/83%

Semperit Speed-Grip 3

/75%

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Segment

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Premium

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 119

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 49

Number of tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 42x

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 11x

Best position in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 1.

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 3.

Worst position in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 15.

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 16.

Average position in tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 4.81

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 7.64

Year of the last test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 2023

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 2021

Best rating in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Exemplary

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Recommended

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Sufficient

Snow

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
76%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
71%

Snow traction

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 75%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 66%

Snow braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 77%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 74%

Snow handling

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 77%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 74%

Snow cornering

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 76%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 70%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
85%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
70%

Dry braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 74%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 73%

Dry handling

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 77%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 68%

Dry driving behavior

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 94%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 71%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
76%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
73%

Wet braking

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 77%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 72%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 75%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 72%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 77%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 66%

Wet handling

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 77%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 77%

Wet circle cornering

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 78%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 74%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ?

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 ?

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
78%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
73%

Exterior noise

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 75%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 74%

Comfort

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 82%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 74%

Interior noise

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 79%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 76%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ? dB

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 ? dB

Costs

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
75%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
68%

Rolling resistance

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 83%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 77%

Mileage

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 82%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 68%

Price/value

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 77%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 59%

Fuel efficiency

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 65%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 63%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 ?

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
68%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
67%

Ice braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 68%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 68%

Ice lateral guidance

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 68%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 66%

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Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	1-	1
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2+	2-	2+	2	3+
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Exemplary	2-	2-	2-	2	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	33,6	27,3
Semperit Speed-Grip 3	35,1	28,5
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	2+	1-
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2	2	2+	2+
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Good	2+	2	2-	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	30,3	24,3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	35,2	25
Semperit Speed-Grip 3	30,8	26
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,3	2,0	1,8	2,1	2,5	1,0	1,8
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2,3	2,5	2,0	2,3	3,0	1,5	1,8
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Sufficient	2,1	3,7	1,9	2,4	2,5	2,5	2,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	1-
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory	2	3+	1-	2-
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Good	2	2-	1-	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	29,2	24
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	32,9	24,3
Semperit Speed-Grip 3	31,6	24,3
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2018 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	2,1	2,0	1,8	2,3	3,0	1,0	1,7
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2,3	2,3	1,8	2,5	3,3	2,0	2,1
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Sufficient	2,3	3,6	2,6	2,3	3,1	2,5	2,1
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	1-
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2	2-
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Good	2	2	2+	2-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,2	25,9
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	33,6	27,6
Semperit Speed-Grip 3	34,4	27,4
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2017 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	9,6	9,2	9,9	10
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Recommended	8,9	8,5	8,9	7,3
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Recommended	7,2	7,6	9,9	8,6
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