Comparison: Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 vs. Barum Bravuris 5 HM (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum summer tyres are slightly better rated (43%) than Matador (22%). In this particular case, the Barum Bravuris 5 HM has a better rating of 44% compared to 22% of the Matador MP47 Hectorra 3. The first tyre test of Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Barum Bravuris 5 HM first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the MP47 Hectorra 3 and the Bravuris 5 HM were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Bravuris 5 HM has B rating.