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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

General comparison
lowcost
Barum Polaris 5

Polaris 5

63%
R13 - R19
63 Sizes
13 Tests
Best: #9
Worst: #26
Avg: 15.2
Latest: 2024
Best rating: Good
Worst rating: Sufficient
premium
Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Winter Sport 5

86%
R14 - R21
83 Sizes
48 Tests
Best: #1
Worst: #16
Avg: 4.9
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Exemplary
Worst rating: Good
lowcost
Fulda Kristall Control HP2

Kristall Control HP2

64%
R15 - R19
36 Sizes
25 Tests
Best: #2
Worst: #23
Avg: 12.4
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Exemplary
Worst rating: Satisfactory

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 245/45 R18 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Barum
Polaris 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 5
57%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
68%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
46%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (96.0%)
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
50%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (96.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
52%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (92.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 5
57%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
68%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (96.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
90%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (96.0%)
Best in category: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Barum
Polaris 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
67%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
60%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
65%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
57%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
68%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (91.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Barum
Polaris 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
74%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
83%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (95.0%)
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
77%
Best: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (91.0%)
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
71%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
66%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (95.5%)
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Barum
Polaris 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
76%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
62%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Ride Comfort
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
90%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Barum
Polaris 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
77%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
74%
Best: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (92.0%)
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (100.0%)
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (94.0%)

Dimensions and prices

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