Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

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Bridgestone

Turanza 6

VS

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SportContact 7

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Continental dominates every test; Bridgestone fights back with class-leading efficiency and mileage.

Both the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and the Continental PremiumContact 7 launched in 2023 as successors to respected predecessors, but they tell very different stories about what a premium summer tyre should prioritise. Continental's PC7 is an uncompromising performance tyre — grip-first, braking-first, built to top test charts regardless of fuel cost. Bridgestone's Turanza 6, equipped with the brand's ENLITEN lightweight technology, takes the opposite approach: it trades some outright grip for exceptional rolling resistance, longer tread life, and a more relaxed touring character. Eleven mutual tests have been run between these two, and the scoreline is unambiguous — the Continental won every single one.

Turanza 6

Good for

High-mileage drivers prioritising tread longevity Efficiency-focused and EV or hybrid drivers Relaxed motorway and touring use Budget-conscious buyers seeking premium brand value

Not ideal for

Drivers who need sharp, precise dry handling Those prioritising shortest wet braking distances Noise-sensitive drivers on motorways

PremiumContact 7

Good for

Drivers demanding maximum wet and dry safety Spirited drivers who value precise handling EV drivers needing confident wet-weather grip Anyone replacing tyres on a performance-oriented car

Not ideal for

Efficiency-focused drivers — high rolling resistance Budget-conscious buyers — premium pricing throughout Those prioritising maximum tread life

Test Profile

Turanza 6

PremiumContact 7

Efficientgrip Performance 2

e.Ziex

P ZERO PZ4

Number of tests

15

28

4

3

14

Best position

#2

#1

#2

Average position

6.1

2.3

3.3

3.7

5.5

Latest test

2026

2025

Available sizes

229

68

40

36

700

Tread pattern comparison

Bridgestone Turanza 6

Continental PremiumContact 7

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Verdict

The Continental PremiumContact 7 is the straightforward recommendation for any driver who values safety margins, outright grip, and all-round confidence — it won every mutual test and its braking advantage in both wet and dry conditions is consistent and meaningful. Owners rate it near-perfectly, and the only real objection is price and rolling resistance. For drivers covering high annual mileage, running an EV or hybrid, or prioritising fuel efficiency and long tread life over ultimate lap times, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 makes a compelling case — particularly when available at a discount. It is a competent and safe tyre, just one that asks you to accept softer handling limits and longer braking distances in exchange for its efficiency credentials. Replace your Bridgestone Turanza T005 with the Turanza 6 if efficiency matters most; choose the Continental if you want the most capable, assured tyre in the pair.