Comparison: Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Budget

Matador

MP47 Hectorra 3

R13 – R20

VS

Upper-middle

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

Pilot Sport 5

9.5

R16 – R21

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Test Profile

MP47 Hectorra 3

Ecsta HS52

Pilot Sport 5

Number of tests

5

10

14

Best position

#5

#2

#1

Average position

25.0

6.0

3.4

Latest test

2023

2026

Available sizes

134

104

70

Wet

Matador MP47 Hectorra 3

61%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

82%

Aquaplaning - cross

Matador MP47 Hectorra 3

65%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

66%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

76%

Wet handling

Matador MP47 Hectorra 3

56%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Wet braking

Matador MP47 Hectorra 3

70%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

80%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Wet circle cornering

Matador MP47 Hectorra 3

71%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

88%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Matador MP47 Hectorra 3

63%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Dry

Matador MP47 Hectorra 3

68%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Dry braking

Matador MP47 Hectorra 3

74%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Dry handling

Matador MP47 Hectorra 3

68%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Comfort

Matador MP47 Hectorra 3

81%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Exterior noise

Matador MP47 Hectorra 3

77%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

68%

Costs

Matador MP47 Hectorra 3

60%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Rolling resistance

Matador MP47 Hectorra 3

60%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

70%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

MP47 Hectorra 3

Ecsta HS52

Pilot Sport 5

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Dry

Comfort

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