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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial). 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 Matador MP93 Nordicca was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Imperial SnowDragon UHP first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the MP93 Nordicca and the SnowDragon UHP were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

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

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

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

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

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