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Comparison: Pirelli Scorpion Elect vs. Continental SportContact 7

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 SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 43% of the Pirelli Scorpion Elect. The first tyre test of Pirelli Scorpion Elect was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Continental SportContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2023 255/45 R20 test, where both the Scorpion Elect and the SportContact 7 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Scorpion Elect has B wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Continental SportContact 7 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Scorpion Elect is made in Italy and SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (1)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Summer
2023 255/45 R20 View

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
75%
Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Continental SportContact 7
88%
Continental
SportContact 7
Wet Braking
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
80%
Continental SportContact 7
80%
Best: Michelin e.Primacy (100.0%)
Wet Handling
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
60%
Continental SportContact 7
80%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
70%
Continental SportContact 7
90%
Dry Performance
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
78%
Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Continental SportContact 7
90%
Continental
SportContact 7
Dry Braking
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
60%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Dry Handling
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
95%
Continental SportContact 7
85%
Dry Lane Change
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
85%
Continental SportContact 7
85%
Dry Steering Reaction
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
70%
Continental SportContact 7
90%
Best in category: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (92.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Continental SportContact 7
70%
Continental
SportContact 7
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Continental SportContact 7
70%
Best in category: Continental PremiumContact 6 (100.0%)
Economy
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Continental SportContact 7
80%
Continental
SportContact 7
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Continental SportContact 7
80%
Best: Michelin e.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin e.Primacy (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

Dimensions and prices

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