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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Semperit (55%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 55% of the Semperit Speed-Life 3. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2021 when was the Semperit Speed-Life 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Speed-Life 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Continental PremiumContact 6 has A wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Semperit Speed-Life 3 has B rating. We also know where PremiumContact 6 is made - Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Number of tests
36
14
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.1
18.1
Latest test
2023
2026
Available sizes
318
118

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Semperit Speed-Life 3
82%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
94%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
86%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 6
67%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
55%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Semperit Speed-Life 3
71%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
82%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
74%
Dry Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
67%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 6
67%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Noise Interior
Continental PremiumContact 6
76%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Ride Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
64%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
56%
Economy
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Rolling Resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
55%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
63%
Fuel Efficiency
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
82%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 6
76%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%

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Tread pattern comparison

Continental PremiumContact 6
Semperit Speed-Life 3
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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