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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Nexen N fera Sport vs. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

Our website visitors often ask us to compare various products to assist them in making their decisions. With that in mind, here is our comparison of two popular summer tyres, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and the Bridgestone Potenza S001.


Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is a successor to the well-regarded Pilot Sport 3 tyre. Our rating for it is 75%, and it's made in Spain and Germany. It stands out for its superior performance in several areas. In AutoBild's tests, it ranked first out of 50 tyres, impressing particularly in the areas of longitudinal aquaplaning and dry braking. Other tests by ADAC pointed to its mileage as another strength. This tyre has been replaced by the Michelin Pilot Sport 5, but its legacy of performance and quality persists. You can check out more about Michelin's range of tyres here.


On the other hand, we have the Bridgestone Potenza S001, a tyre with no rated predecessor in our system. We are still in the process of reviewing and rating this particular model, so stay tuned for updates. Even though it hasn't been rated by our team yet, it has been part of some important tyre tests. It ranked 3rd in the AutoBild test, with highlighted performance in longitudinal aquaplaning and dry braking, mirroring the Michelin tyre's strengths. The Potenza S001 didn't perform as well in the ADAC test, coming in 9th with cross aquaplaning as its best feature. Check out more about Bridgestone's line of tyres here.


In conclusion, based on performances in both tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 comes out as the better tyre overall. However, each driver has their own unique needs, and the Bridgestone Potenza S001 may be a suitable choice for those prioritising certain features. Remember, it's essential to choose a tyre that suits your driving style and the specific conditions in which you regularly drive.


Stay tuned for updates on our website, as we will continue to bring you the latest tyre tests and reviews. Drive safe!

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Bridgestone
Potenza S001
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Nexen
N fera Sport
Vredestein
Ultrac Vorti
Number of tests
19
5
36
15
17
13
Best position
#1
#3
#1
#2
#1
#3
Average position
2.1
7.0
3.1
9.0
9.3
6.6
Latest test
2022
2020
2023
2025
2025
2020
Available sizes
183
185
296
225
96
75

Wet

Wet
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
71%
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Nexen N fera Sport
69%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
78%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
89%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
68%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Nexen N fera Sport
60%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
82%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Nexen N fera Sport
76%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
84%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
83%
Continental PremiumContact 6
68%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Nexen N fera Sport
65%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
77%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
86%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
61%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Nexen N fera Sport
77%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
75%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
78%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
67%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Nexen N fera Sport
61%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
85%
Wet side guide
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%
Nexen N fera Sport
76%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
96%
Wet performance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
86%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
63%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Nexen N fera Sport
72%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
70%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
82%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Nexen N fera Sport
72%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
84%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
69%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Nexen N fera Sport
81%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
83%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
91%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
94%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Nexen N fera Sport
61%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
87%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Nexen N fera Sport
81%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
95%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Nexen N fera Sport
63%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
90%
Dry performance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
83%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
88%
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Nexen N fera Sport
82%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
70%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
77%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
88%
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Nexen N fera Sport
79%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
61%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
67%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Nexen N fera Sport
64%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
55%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
75%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
57%
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Nexen N fera Sport
59%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
42%
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
84%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
78%
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Nexen N fera Sport
62%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
70%
Price/value
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
56%
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Nexen N fera Sport
68%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
57%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
82%
Continental PremiumContact 6
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Nexen N fera Sport
82%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
76%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
78%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
60%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Nexen N fera Sport
74%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
74%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
60%
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Nexen N fera Sport
81%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
77%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
81%
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
Nexen N fera Sport
79%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
68%
Interior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Bridgestone Potenza S001
58%
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%
Nexen N fera Sport
73%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
69%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View

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