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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Continental (83%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 91% of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
7
2
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.0
1.0
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
118
23

Wet

Wet
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
84%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%

Snow

Snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%

Dry

Dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
89%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Dry steering response
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Dry lane changing
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%

Costs

Costs
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
67%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
66%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

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