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Comparison: Continental EcoContact 6 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 EcoContact 6 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 56% of Continental EcoContact 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has A rating. We also know where EcoContact 6 is made - Germany.

Test Profile

Continental
EcoContact 6
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
5
4
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
13.0
3.3
Latest test
2022
2026
Available sizes
675

Wet

Wet
Continental EcoContact 6
60%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental EcoContact 6
40%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Wet braking
Continental EcoContact 6
66%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Wet circle cornering
Continental EcoContact 6
69%
Wet handling
Continental EcoContact 6
57%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental EcoContact 6
61%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%

Dry

Dry
Continental EcoContact 6
77%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
Continental EcoContact 6
78%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
Continental EcoContact 6
70%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental EcoContact 6
84%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Exterior noise
Continental EcoContact 6
85%

Costs

Costs
Continental EcoContact 6
93%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Rolling resistance
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%

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