Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Pirelli Scorpion Elect (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 Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 68% of the Pirelli Scorpion Elect. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Elect first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2023 255/45 R20 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Scorpion Elect were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 80% of Continental PremiumContact 6 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Pirelli Scorpion Elect has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic and Scorpion Elect is made in Italy.