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Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Falken Azenis FK520

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (5)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ACE ACE
Summer
2026 225/40 R18 View
SportAuto SportAuto
Summer
2023 225/40 R18 View
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Summer
2023 255/45 R20 View
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2023 225/40 R18 View
Autozeitung Autozeitung
Summer
2023 235/35 R19 View

Continental SportContact 7 vs Falken Azenis FK520 — a direct comparison of two Ultra-High-Performance summer tyres based on independent test results. Below you’ll find a concise summary of test positions, measured strengths and weaknesses, and an overall verdict to help readers decide which tyre suits their priorities.


Quick links: Continental SportContact 7 (manufacturer: Continental) — Falken Azenis FK520 (manufacturer: Falken).


Replacement status: Neither model is listed as replaced; both are current in test databases.


Test-summary & comparative positions


Across major European tyre tests the Continental SportContact 7 consistently ranks at or near the top: multiple 1st-place results (ADAC, SportAuto, AutoBILD, AutoZeitung, Automotorsport, Gute-Fahrt) and a 2nd place in the ACE group test (10 tyres). The SportContact 7 also scores a perfect internal rating (100%).


The Falken Azenis FK520 is positioned mid-field in most comparative tests (ACE 4th of 10, ADAC 8th of 18, multiple 6–8th places in other magazines). TyreReviews and some test reports praise its comfort and aquaplaning resistance, but it rarely beats premium rivals in overall rankings.


Strengths & weaknesses (data-driven)



  • Continental SportContact 7 — Strengths: market-leading wet braking (ACE: shortest wet braking 24.51 m), exceptional dry handling and braking, good rolling resistance and excellent comfort/noise in several tests. SportAuto and Autobild highlight very high grip and stable handling. Weaknesses: relatively weaker cross aquaplaning performance (ACE: worst cross aquaplaning 68.3 km/h in that test), some reports note increased road/rolling noise and a tendency to understeer in certain setups.

  • Falken Azenis FK520 — Strengths: very good aquaplaning resistance (ACE: best cross aquaplaning 71.5 km/h) and long predicted tread life with low abrasion (TyreReviews). Comfortable and quiet with good longitudinal aquaplaning and rolling comfort. Weaknesses: inconsistent wet handling and wet braking (ACE: weakest wet handling in that test), slightly delayed steering response and somewhat longer dry braking distances in some comparisons.


How they compare head-to-head


If your priority is outright performance — shortest wet and dry braking distances, razor-sharp handling and top-ranked test results — the Continental SportContact 7 is the clearer choice. It dominates specialist tests and scores highest overall.


If you prioritise aquaplaning safety, ride comfort and value (good predicted wear and low abrasion), the Falken Azenis FK520 offers an attractive balance, but it lags behind the SportContact 7 in wet handling and overall test rankings.


Verdict


Overall winner: Continental SportContact 7. It is the better tyre in most independent tests, excelling in both dry and wet braking and delivering top-ranked handling. The Falken Azenis FK520 is a strong mid-field contender with notable aquaplaning and comfort advantages, and better value-oriented credentials, but it cannot match Continental’s consistent top performance in handling and braking.


For more detailed test data and tyre size-specific results, follow the tyre pages: SportContact 7 and Azenis FK520.

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Continental SportContact 7
81%
Continental
SportContact 7
Falken Azenis FK520
74%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Wet Braking
Continental SportContact 7
95%
Falken Azenis FK520
74%
Best: Michelin e.Primacy (100.0%)
Wet Handling
Continental SportContact 7
83%
Falken Azenis FK520
61%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental SportContact 7
84%
Falken Azenis FK520
72%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental SportContact 7
84%
Falken Azenis FK520
88%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental SportContact 7
57%
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
Best: Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV (85.0%)
Dry Performance
Continental SportContact 7
91%
Continental
SportContact 7
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Dry Braking
Continental SportContact 7
96%
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Dry Handling
Continental SportContact 7
95%
Falken Azenis FK520
84%
Dry Lane Change
Continental SportContact 7
88%
Falken Azenis FK520
82%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental SportContact 7
86%
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Comfort & Noise
Continental SportContact 7
74%
Continental
SportContact 7
Falken Azenis FK520
77%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Noise Exterior
Continental SportContact 7
74%
Falken Azenis FK520
77%
Best in category: Continental PremiumContact 6 (100.0%)
Economy
Continental SportContact 7
76%
Continental
SportContact 7
Falken Azenis FK520
72%
Falken
Azenis FK520
Rolling Resistance
Continental SportContact 7
76%
Falken Azenis FK520
72%
Best in category: Firestone Firehawk Sport (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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