Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Barum Polaris 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Barum (73%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin ALPIN 6 and Barum Polaris 5, the rating is the same - 63%. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany and Polaris 5 is made in Czech Republic.

#	Michelin ALPIN 6 /63%	Barum Polaris 5 /63%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

Dimensions	R15 - R20	R13 - R19
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Michelin ALPIN 6

/63%

Barum Polaris 5

/63%

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Model

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Dimensions

R15 - R20

R13 - R19

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Segment

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium

2. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 76

2. Barum Polaris 5 76

Number of tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 31x

2. Barum Polaris 5 13x

Best position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 1.

2. Barum Polaris 5 9.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 13.

2. Barum Polaris 5 26.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.35

2. Barum Polaris 5 15.15

Year of the last test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 2024

2. Barum Polaris 5 2023

Best rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary

2. Barum Polaris 5 Good

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good

2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient

Snow

(Overall rating)

Barum
Polaris 5

78%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

75%

Snow braking

1. Barum Polaris 5 83%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 79%

Snow traction

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 83%

2. Barum Polaris 5 80%

Snow handling

1. Barum Polaris 5 77%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 73%

Snow cornering

1. Barum Polaris 5 70%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 66%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

81%

Barum
Polaris 5

62%

Dry braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 79%

2. Barum Polaris 5 70%

Dry handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 77%

2. Barum Polaris 5 78%

Dry driving behavior

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

2. Barum Polaris 5 51%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

72%

Barum
Polaris 5

59%

Wet braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 76%

2. Barum Polaris 5 63%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 65%

2. Barum Polaris 5 60%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 70%

2. Barum Polaris 5 55%

Wet handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 79%

2. Barum Polaris 5 55%

Wet circle cornering

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 72%

2. Barum Polaris 5 62%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 B

2. Barum Polaris 5 C

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

79%

Barum
Polaris 5

69%

Exterior noise

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 72%

2. Barum Polaris 5 71%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

2. Barum Polaris 5 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Barum
Polaris 5

82%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

77%

Rolling resistance

1. Barum Polaris 5 94%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 73%

Mileage

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 98%

2. Barum Polaris 5 69%

Price/value

1. Barum Polaris 5 85%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 60%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 C

2. Barum Polaris 5 E

Ice

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

85%

Barum
Polaris 5

82%

Ice braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 83%

2. Barum Polaris 5 77%

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 9 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary	2	2	2	2
Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory	3	3+	3	2
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34.6	28.9
Michelin Alpin 6	36.2	29.7
Barum Polaris 5	37.7	30.0
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 205/60 R16

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	2	2.1
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2	2.3
Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory	2.3	3.4
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,8	25,4
Michelin Alpin 6	34,1	26,4
Barum Polaris 5	37,5	26,9
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 185/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,7	1,9	1,8	1,9	1,7	2,5	1,5
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2,3	2,5	2,0	2,3	1,7	2,6	2,0
Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Sufficient	3,2	3,9	2,4	2,8	2,0	3,0	2,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary	2	2	2+	2-	1
Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	3+	2+	1-	2+
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 195/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,9	2,0	2,6	2,0
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2,5	1,9	2,2	2,0	3,1	2,0
Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory	3,2	3,0	2,0	2,0	2,8	3,0
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