Comparison: Continental EcoContact 6 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 (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%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 has a better rating of 80% compared to 77% of the Continental EcoContact 6. The first tyre test of Continental EcoContact 6 was done in 2020, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 test, where both the EcoContact 6 and the Cinturato P7 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 56% of Continental EcoContact 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (78%) of the Pirelli Cinturato P7 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the EcoContact 6 is made in Germany and Cinturato P7 is made in Italy/Romania.