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Comparison: Michelin Alpin 5 vs. Pirelli Scorpion Winter (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Pirelli (83%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin Alpin 5 and Pirelli Scorpion Winter, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2017 215/65 R16 test, where both the Alpin 5 and the Scorpion Winter were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Michelin Alpin 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (53%) of the Pirelli Scorpion Winter also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Alpin 5
Pirelli
Scorpion Winter
Number of tests
17
8
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
5.9
4.3
Latest test
2018
2021
Available sizes
92
256

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 15 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
99%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Alpin 5
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
100%
Safety
Michelin Alpin 5
99%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
98%
Dry braking
Michelin Alpin 5
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
97%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Alpin 5
97%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Alpin 5
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
95%
Wet braking
Michelin Alpin 5
94%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
97%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Alpin 5
98%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
100%
Wet handling
Michelin Alpin 5
94%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
98%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
84%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
88%
Snow traction
Michelin Alpin 5
81%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
85%
Snow braking
Michelin Alpin 5
89%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
95%
Snow handling
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
84%
Ice
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
99%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
98%
Ice braking
Michelin Alpin 5
99%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
95%
Ice lateral guidance
Michelin Alpin 5
99%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
93%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
95%
Exterior noise
Michelin Alpin 5
96%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
100%
Interior noise
Michelin Alpin 5
90%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
88%
Noise/Komfort
Michelin Alpin 5
93%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
97%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
89%
Mileage
Michelin Alpin 5
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
89%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2017215/65 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2015215/65 R16View

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