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Comparison: Continental EcoContact 6 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 77% of the Continental EcoContact 6. The first tyre test of Continental EcoContact 6 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2026 195/55 R16 test, where both the EcoContact 6 and the Primacy 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of Continental EcoContact 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A rating. We also know where EcoContact 6 is made - Germany.

Test Profile

Continental
EcoContact 6
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
6
7
Best position
#6
#1
Average position
11.8
4.4
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
620
170

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 10 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
96%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Dry braking
Continental EcoContact 6
92%
Michelin Primacy 5
90%
Dry handling
Continental EcoContact 6
89%
Michelin Primacy 5
98%
Dry handling - objective
Continental EcoContact 6
97%
Michelin Primacy 5
81%
Dry lane changing
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Dry steering response
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Wet
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
70%
Michelin Primacy 5
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental EcoContact 6
73%
Michelin Primacy 5
96%
Wet braking
Continental EcoContact 6
66%
Michelin Primacy 5
96%
Wet handling
Continental EcoContact 6
75%
Michelin Primacy 5
96%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental EcoContact 6
68%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Wet handling - objective
Continental EcoContact 6
61%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Wet side guide
Continental EcoContact 6
78%
Michelin Primacy 5
78%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
95%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Exterior noise
Continental EcoContact 6
89%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Interior noise
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Costs
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Rolling resistance
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Mileage
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2026195/55 R16View

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