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Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (6)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ACE ACE
Summer
2024 225/45 R17 View
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Summer
2024 235/55 R18 View
Autozeitung Autozeitung
Summer
2024 225/45 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2024 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Summer
2024 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2023 225/45 R18 View

When comparing the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and the Continental PremiumContact 7, both summer types, it's clear to see that they have their strengths and weaknesses. These two famed models are from brands recognized globally for their commitment to quality, Bridgestone and Continental, respectively.


The Turanza 6 is an improvement on its predecessor, the Bridgestone Turanza T005, and has been well-received in tests. However, it doesn't quite live up to the counterpart, the Continental PremiumContact 7 with an overall rating of 83% compared to PremiumContact 7's stellar 99% on our site.


Looking closely at the test results, the Continental PremiumContact 7 quite consistently outperformed the Bridgestone Turanza 6, securing first place in the ACE, Automotorsport and Autozeitung tests, while the Turanza 6 only managed fourth, ninth and sixteenth positions respectively. The Turanza 6 was praised for its dry handling and rolling resistance, whereas the PremiumContact 7 shone in wet and dry braking and handling scenarios.


Pros for the Turanza 6 include 'gute Aquaplaningvorsorge and 'ordentliche Nassbremseigenschaften' as per Automotorsport 2024's summary, whilst its limitations lied in wet traction and cornering grip. On the other hand, the PremiumContact 7 piqued with its 'uberragende Haftung' on wet roads, also noted for having good comfort. Still, it was shown to be slightly louder with a higher rolling resistance.


A significant feature to note about both tyres is the differences in their construction. While both offer great handling and performance features, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 is made in Spain, whereas Continental PremiumContact 7 is manufactured in multiple locations including France, Slovakia, Germany, and Czechia.


In conclusion, both the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and the Continental PremiumContact 7 exhibit strengths and weaknesses. However, the PremiumContact 7's extensive features and results in tests clearly give Continental an advantage. Its excellent dry and wet braking and handling capabilities, combined with its high level of comfort, give it an edge that outweighs the Turanza 6's superior rolling resistance.

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Bridgestone Turanza 6
71%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Continental PremiumContact 7
86%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Turanza 6
67%
Continental PremiumContact 7
95%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Turanza 6
67%
Continental PremiumContact 7
93%
Best: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 (96.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Turanza 6
71%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Best: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 (96.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Turanza 6
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
74%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Turanza 6
73%
Continental PremiumContact 7
74%
Best in category: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 (87.2%)
Dry Performance
Bridgestone Turanza 6
79%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Continental PremiumContact 7
95%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Turanza 6
71%
Continental PremiumContact 7
95%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Turanza 6
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry Lane Change
Bridgestone Turanza 6
86%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Dry Steering Reaction
Bridgestone Turanza 6
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Best in category: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 (95.7%)
Comfort & Noise
Bridgestone Turanza 6
84%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Continental PremiumContact 7
73%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Turanza 6
68%
Continental PremiumContact 7
64%
Noise Interior
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Continental PremiumContact 7
82%
Economy
Bridgestone Turanza 6
81%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Turanza 6
92%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Mileage
Bridgestone Turanza 6
70%
Continental PremiumContact 7
82%
Best in category: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 (100.0%)

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