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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Semperit (55%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 55% of the Semperit Speed-Life 3. The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Life 3 was done in 2021, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Speed-Life 3 and the PremiumContact 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Semperit Speed-Life 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 83% of Continental PremiumContact 6 has A rating.

Test Profile

Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Number of tests
14
36
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
18.1
3.1
Latest test
2026
2023
Available sizes
118
318

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 38 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Life 3
90%
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Dry braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
92%
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Dry driving behavior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
89%
Continental PremiumContact 6
97%
Safety
Semperit Speed-Life 3
88%
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Dry handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
91%
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Wet
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%
Continental PremiumContact 6
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Continental PremiumContact 6
82%
Wet braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Wet circle cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 3
96%
Continental PremiumContact 6
99%
Wet handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Continental PremiumContact 6
94%
Wet side guide
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Comfort
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Life 3
93%
Continental PremiumContact 6
93%
Exterior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Interior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%
Continental PremiumContact 6
97%
Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Costs
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Life 3
96%
Continental PremiumContact 6
94%
Fuel efficiency
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%
Continental PremiumContact 6
96%
Price/value
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Rolling resistance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
93%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%

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Tread pattern comparison

Semperit Speed-Life 3
Continental PremiumContact 6
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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