Segment
1. BFGoodrich Advantage Upper-middle2. Semperit Speed-Life 3 Lowcost
Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. BFGoodrich Advantage
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On our tyre tests website, we've conducted a thorough comparison of the Semperit Speed-Life 3 and the BFGoodrich Advantage. As Semperit's successor to the Speed-Life series, the Speed-Life 3 summer tyre stands out for its satisfactory wet braking capabilities. On the other hand, BFGoodrich's Advantage, a BFGoodrich summer tyre, is noted for its comfort and dry handling.
According to our comparative testing, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 rates lower (59%) than the BFGoodrich Advantage (68%). When the Semperit Speed-Life 3 was run on Autobild's track, it came in 12th out of 53, showing strength in wet braking. However, the scores from autobild 2024 show room for improvement in dry conditions. Despite this, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 still outperformed the BFGoodrich Advantage for the ADAC ranking, coming in 2nd out of 15, with its cross aquaplaning and exterior noise reduction capabilities.
Unlike its German counterpart, the BFGoodrich Advantage excels in dry handling, comfort, and fuel efficiency. It ranked 18th on Autobild's test—a slightly underwhelming but decent position—and 9th in an ADAC comparison of 15, and it won praise for its fuel efficiency. According to autobild 2024, this tyre has strong dry handling and a quiet ride at a fair price. The primary downside is a tendency to understeer in the wet.
In conclusion, both tyres demonstrated significant strengths and weaknesses, rendering it difficult to declare an absolute winner. As a result, the choice between the two would largely depend on your specific driving conditions and needs. The Semperit Speed-Life 3 would seem the better option if most of your driving is done in wet conditions, considering its superior wet braking and aquaplaning resistance. Conversely, if you prefer driving on dry surfaces, value comfort, and dry handling, the BFGoodrich Advantage would come out on top.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. BFGoodrich Advantage 13.622. Semperit Speed-Life 3 17.77
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Semperit Speed-Life 3 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
2. BFGoodrich Advantage Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry driving behavior
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 37.4 | 31.2 | |||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage | 36.2 | 31.9 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 39,0 | 28,8 | |||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage | 37,4 | 29,1 | |||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 Rating: Good | 2,6 | 2,8 | |||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage Rating: Good | 2,8 | 2,9 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,6 | 2,7 | 1 | 1,7 | ||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,0 | 2,4 | 2,9 | 2,0 | 1,9 | ||
| BFGoodrich Advantage Rating: Satisfactory | 3,0 | 2,9 | 3,2 | 2,5 | 2,1 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 40 | 33,1 | |||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage | 36,3 | 31 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2- | 2 | ||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2+ | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 37,7 | 30,0 | |||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage | 36,7 | 31,9 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,4 | 2,7 | 0,6 | |||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 Rating: Good | 1,9 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 2,5 | |||
| BFGoodrich Advantage Rating: Satisfactory | 2,9 | 2,2 | 2,8 | 2,0 | |||
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