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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 38 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
90%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
92%
Dry driving behavior
Continental PremiumContact 6
97%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
89%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
91%
Safety
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
88%
Wet
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
82%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 6
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Wet circle cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
99%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
96%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Wet side guide
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
93%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
93%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Interior noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
97%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Costs
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
96%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
93%
Fuel efficiency
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 6
96%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%
Price/value
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%

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Tread pattern comparison

Continental PremiumContact 6
Semperit Speed-Life 3
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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