Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Imperial EcoDriver 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Imperial (16%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 15% of the Imperial EcoDriver 5. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Imperial EcoDriver 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 7 and the EcoDriver 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where PremiumContact 7 is made - France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.