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Comparison: Matador MP 44 Elite 3 vs. Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 (2026)

Matador MP 44 Elite 3Budget
MatadorMatador

MP 44 Elite 3

R15 – R16
VS
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5Premium
ContinentalContinental

ContiPremiumContact 5

R13 – R18
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Matador (22%). But when it comes to comparing Matador MP 44 Elite 3 and Continental ContiPremiumContact 5, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the MP 44 Elite 3 and the ContiPremiumContact 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Matador
MP 44 Elite 3
Continental
ContiPremiumContact 5
Number of tests
2
14
Best position
#22
#1
Average position
22.5
3.8
Latest test
2018
2019
Available sizes
25
64

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
79%
Dry driving behavior
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
83%
Wet
Confidence
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
84%
Wet handling
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
86%
Wet braking
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
92%
Wet circle cornering
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
86%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
77%
Exterior noise
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
65%
Interior noise
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
83%
Costs
Confidence
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
62%
Mileage
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
57%
Fuel efficiency
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
80%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2016205/55 R16View

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