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Comparison: Continental EcoContact 6 vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Dunlop (76%). But when it comes to comparing Continental EcoContact 6 and Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2, the rating is the same - 77%. The first tyre test of Continental EcoContact 6 was done in 2020, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the EcoContact 6 and the SP Sport MAXX RT2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 56% of Continental EcoContact 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has A rating. We also know where EcoContact 6 is made - Germany.

Test Profile

Continental
EcoContact 6
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
6
26
Best position
#6
#2
Average position
11.8
7.5
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
620
28

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.

Dry
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
88%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Dry braking
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Dry driving behavior
Continental EcoContact 6
79%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Dry handling
Continental EcoContact 6
92%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Safety
Continental EcoContact 6
84%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Wet
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
67%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental EcoContact 6
73%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental EcoContact 6
62%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Wet braking
Continental EcoContact 6
54%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Wet circle cornering
Continental EcoContact 6
67%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Wet handling
Continental EcoContact 6
67%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Comfort
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Exterior noise
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
62%
Interior noise
Continental EcoContact 6
90%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Costs
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
83%
Fuel efficiency
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
81%
Mileage
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
84%
Price/value
Continental EcoContact 6
94%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Rolling resistance
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
51%

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Continental EcoContact 6
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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