Comparison: Pirelli Scorpion Elect vs. Continental SportContact 7 (2026)

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 (88%) than Pirelli (85%). In this particular case, the Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 68% 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.