Comparison: Pirelli Scorpion Elect vs. Continental PremiumContact 6
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Pirelli (79%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 76% compared to 43% of the Pirelli Scorpion Elect. The first tyre test of Pirelli Scorpion Elect was done in 2023, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2023 255/45 R20 test, where both the Scorpion Elect and the PremiumContact 6 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Scorpion Elect has B wet grip rating, whereas 81% of Continental PremiumContact 6 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Scorpion Elect is made in Italy and PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.
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These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Tests used in comparison (1)
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2023 | 255/45 R20 | View |
Performance comparison
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
Continental PremiumContact 6
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Continental PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
Continental PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
Continental PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
Continental PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
Continental PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
Continental PremiumContact 6
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Continental PremiumContact 6
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Continental PremiumContact 6
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Performance spider chart
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Dimensions and prices
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