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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. BFGoodrich Advantage vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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.

Test Profile

Semperit
Speed-Life 3
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Number of tests
14
14
36
18
Best position
#2
#8
#1
#1
Average position
18.1
13.4
3.1
6.1
Latest test
2026
2026
2023
2024
Available sizes
116
153
296
47

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
BFGoodrich Advantage
65%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Continental PremiumContact 6
76%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
64%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Wet Braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%
BFGoodrich Advantage
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Wet Handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
87%
BFGoodrich Advantage
49%
Continental PremiumContact 6
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
59%
Wet Circle Cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
BFGoodrich Advantage
78%
Continental PremiumContact 6
82%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
BFGoodrich Advantage
66%
Continental PremiumContact 6
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
57%
Aquaplaning Cross
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
BFGoodrich Advantage
58%
Continental PremiumContact 6
50%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Dry Performance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
68%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
BFGoodrich Advantage
86%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Continental PremiumContact 6
77%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Dry Braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
BFGoodrich Advantage
79%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
66%
Dry Handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
67%
BFGoodrich Advantage
92%
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Comfort & Noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
70%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
BFGoodrich Advantage
75%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
81%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Noise Exterior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
BFGoodrich Advantage
72%
Continental PremiumContact 6
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Noise Interior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
74%
BFGoodrich Advantage
81%
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%
Ride Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
56%
BFGoodrich Advantage
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
64%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Economy
Semperit Speed-Life 3
71%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
BFGoodrich Advantage
77%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Continental PremiumContact 6
67%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
94%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Rolling Resistance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
63%
BFGoodrich Advantage
71%
Continental PremiumContact 6
55%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
88%
Fuel Efficiency
Semperit Speed-Life 3
84%
BFGoodrich Advantage
93%
Continental PremiumContact 6
73%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
BFGoodrich Advantage
66%
Continental PremiumContact 6
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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