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Comparison: Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Pirelli (79%). The first tyre test of Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) also have A wet ratings. We also know where ContiPremiumContact 5 is made - Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
ContiPremiumContact 5
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
14
4
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.8
3.3
Latest test
2019
2026
Available sizes
35

Wet

Wet
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
85%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
84%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet handling
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
87%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
84%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Wet braking
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
92%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Wet circle cornering
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
87%

Dry

Dry
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
79%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry driving behavior
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
83%
Dry handling
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
85%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
76%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%

Costs

Costs
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
62%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Mileage
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
60%
Fuel efficiency
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
80%
Rolling resistance
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
66%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
77%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Exterior noise
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
68%
Interior noise
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
83%

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