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Comparison: Imperial EcoDriver 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 (2026)

Imperial EcoDriver 5Budget
ImperialImperial

EcoDriver 5

1.5
R14 – R16
VS
Semperit Speed-Life 3Budget
SemperitSemperit

Speed-Life 3

5.5
R15 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit summer tyres are slightly better rated (55%) than Imperial (16%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 has a better rating of 55% compared to 15% of the Imperial EcoDriver 5. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the EcoDriver 5 and the Speed-Life 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Imperial
EcoDriver 5
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Number of tests
3
14
Best position
#17
#2
Average position
29.0
18.1
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
46
118

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Imperial EcoDriver 5
71%
Imperial
EcoDriver 5
Semperit Speed-Life 3
87%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Wet Braking
Imperial EcoDriver 5
51%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Wet Handling
Imperial EcoDriver 5
92%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
96%
Wet Circle Cornering
Imperial EcoDriver 5
77%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Imperial EcoDriver 5
82%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
89%
Aquaplaning Cross
Imperial EcoDriver 5
53%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
84%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Imperial EcoDriver 5
70%
Imperial
EcoDriver 5
Semperit Speed-Life 3
84%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Dry Braking
Imperial EcoDriver 5
69%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
Dry Handling
Imperial EcoDriver 5
70%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
86%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Imperial EcoDriver 5
95%
Imperial
EcoDriver 5
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Noise Exterior
Imperial EcoDriver 5
95%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Economy
Confidence
Imperial EcoDriver 5
58%
Imperial
EcoDriver 5
Semperit Speed-Life 3
67%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Rolling Resistance
Imperial EcoDriver 5
58%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
67%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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