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1. Pirelli Scorpion Elect Premium2. Continental SportContact 7 Premium
Comparison: Pirelli Scorpion Elect vs. Continental SportContact 7
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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.
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| Dimensions | R18 - R21 | R18 - R24 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Continental SportContact 7 Outstanding
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
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| Pirelli Scorpion Elect Rating: Good | |||||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Very good | |||||||
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