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Comparison: Continental ContiSportContact 5 vs. Pirelli P ZERO (2026)

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 (88%) than Pirelli (85%). But when it comes to comparing Continental ContiSportContact 5 and Pirelli P ZERO, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the SportAuto 2017 225/40 R18 test, where both the ContiSportContact 5 and the P ZERO were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 59% of Continental ContiSportContact 5 has A wet grip rating, whereas 53% of Pirelli P ZERO has B rating.

Test Profile

Continental
ContiSportContact 5
Pirelli
P ZERO
Number of tests
6
17
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.7
6.1
Latest test
2017
2020
Available sizes
236
411

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P ZERO
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli P ZERO
68%
Wet braking
Pirelli P ZERO
83%
Wet handling
Pirelli P ZERO
93%
Dry
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO
90%
Dry braking
Pirelli P ZERO
91%
Dry handling
Pirelli P ZERO
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO
73%
Exterior noise
Pirelli P ZERO
73%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO
53%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2017225/40 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2016225/45 R17View
GTÜGTÜ
Summer
2016225/45 R17View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Summer
2015225/45 R17View

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