Comparison: Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 vs. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue

Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 vs Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue — test summary and verdict

This comparison reviews the summer tyres Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue across three major tyre tests (ADAC, Autozeitung, Autobild). For manufacturer information, see Continental and Pirelli. Note: the ContiPremiumContact 5 has since been replaced by the newer Continental PremiumContact 6.

Results overview (positions in tests)

• ADAC (16 tyres): Continental = 3rd, Pirelli = 9th


• Autozeitung (10 tyres): Continental = 2nd, Pirelli = 4th


• Autobild (50 tyres): Continental = 9th, Pirelli = 1st

Summarising the three test positions, both tyres finish with an identical average ranking (3 + 2 + 9 = 14 → avg 4.67 for Continental; 9 + 4 + 1 = 14 → avg 4.67 for Pirelli). That parity in average position masks different performance patterns: Continental shows consistent top-tier results in ADAC and Autozeitung, while Pirelli achieved a standout victory in the large Autobild test.

Strengths and weaknesses

• Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
  Strengths: Consistent high placements in ADAC and Autozeitung point to a well-balanced tyre with reliable braking and handling characteristics liked by independent testers. It is a strong choice if you prioritise predictable, all‑round summer performance.
  Weaknesses: A mid-top finish (9th) in Autobild indicates it may lose out where that test emphasises certain criteria (for example, specific wet handling, noise or fuel economy metrics used by Autobild). Also, this model has been superseded — consider the linked successor for the latest improvements.
  


• Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
  Strengths: The P7’s 1st place in Autobild demonstrates it can deliver class-leading performance under that test regime — likely excelling in aspects Autobild values highly. It’s a competitive tyre when peak performance in a large comparative test is important.
  Weaknesses: Lower placements in ADAC (9th) and a modest 4th in Autozeitung show it can be less consistent across different test criteria. Buyers who value steady top-tier behaviour across many independent evaluations might find it a mixed choice.
  

Head-to-head verdict

Because the ContiPremiumContact 5 has been replaced by the Continental PremiumContact 6, buyers looking for the latest Continental technology should check that newer model. For direct product pages visit the tyre links above and the manufacturers: Continental and Pirelli.

Bottom line: Choose Continental for dependable, consistently high-ranked performance across multiple tests; choose Pirelli if you prioritise the peak result shown by Autobild and are comfortable with slightly more variable rankings in other test programs.