Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Bridgestone Turanza 6 — two modern summer tyres aimed at passenger cars, but test results make it clear they target slightly different priorities. Our ratings: PremiumContact 7: 98%, Turanza 6: 77%. See the full tyre pages: Continental PremiumContact 7 and Bridgestone Turanza 6. Manufacturer pages: Continental and Bridgestone.

Replacement status: neither model lists a direct successor — no replacement announced. The PremiumContact 7 continues the line after PremiumContact 6 and ContiPremiumContact 5; the Turanza 6 follows the Turanza T005.

Summary of test results

• Continental PremiumContact 7 consistently ranks at or near the top across major tests: ADAC (1/16), ACE (1/10), Autozeitung (1/9), Automotorsport (1/8) and strong placings in Autobild and Aftonbladet. Test reports emphasize best wet and dry handling, shortest braking distances and high safety reserves.


• Bridgestone Turanza 6 appears as a mid-field performer: ADAC 6/16, ACE 6/10, Automotorsport 4/8, Autobild 16/50 and Autozeitung lower in some tests. Its strengths recur around rolling resistance, comfort and low environmental impact, with competent aquaplaning prevention, but more modest dry grip and braking.

Strengths & weaknesses — Continental PremiumContact 7

• Strengths: Outstanding wet and dry braking and handling, excellent aquaplaning resistance, precise steering and high safety margins in the limit; praised as Testsieger by ADAC and many magazines.


• Weaknesses: Slightly higher rolling resistance and a tendency toward louder external road noise in some reports; higher purchase price. Some tests mention marginally reduced fuel efficiency versus eco-focused rivals.

Strengths & weaknesses — Bridgestone Turanza 6

• Strengths: Low rolling resistance and very good environmental/efficiency scores, comfortable ride and reduced weight; often highlighted for economy and predicted long mileage.


• Weaknesses: Weaker dry performance compared with top competitors (longer braking and reduced dry traction in some tests) and some limitations on wet cornering grip. Praised for aquaplaning prevention but not matching Continental’s wet-limit reserves.

Head-to-head verdict: test positions and aggregated summaries strongly favor the Continental PremiumContact 7 as the overall better performing summer tyre for drivers prioritising safety, wet and dry braking, and dynamic handling. The PremiumContact 7 is the clear choice if you value top performance and confidence in adverse conditions. The Bridgestone Turanza 6 is a solid alternative when fuel economy, low rolling resistance and a comfortable ride are higher priorities than maximum dry/wet grip.

If your driving is often sporty or you frequently encounter wet, challenging conditions, choose the PremiumContact 7. If you drive long distances on motorway routes and want lower rolling resistance and a supple ride with decent wet behaviour, the Turanza 6 is worth considering.

For detailed test scores and run-by-run comparisons, visit the tyre pages: Continental PremiumContact 7 and Bridgestone Turanza 6, and the manufacturers: Continental, Bridgestone.