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Comparison: Imperial SnowDragon UHP vs. Matador MP93 Nordicca (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Matador winter tyres are slightly better rated (50%) than Imperial (11%). In this particular case, the Matador MP93 Nordicca has a better rating of 50% compared to 17% of the Imperial SnowDragon UHP. The first tyre test of Imperial SnowDragon UHP was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Matador MP93 Nordicca first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the SnowDragon UHP and the MP93 Nordicca were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Matador
MP93 Nordicca
Number of tests
6
4
Best position
#9
#11
Average position
24.7
23.8
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
68
92

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 7 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
99%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
79%
Dry braking
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
99%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
88%
Dry driving behavior
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
75%
Safety
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
99%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
75%
Wet
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
67%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
62%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
74%
Wet braking
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
75%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
89%
Wet handling
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
63%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
72%
Snow
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
79%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
94%
Snow braking
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
80%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
98%
Snow handling
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
78%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
84%
Snow traction
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
80%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
99%
Ice
Confidence
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
99%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
98%
Ice braking
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
99%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
98%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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