Segment
1. Michelin Alpin 5 Premium2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 4x4 vs. Michelin Alpin 5
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Barum (61%). But when it comes to comparing Barum Polaris 3 4x4 and Michelin Alpin 5, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 4x4 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Michelin Alpin 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2017 215/65 R16 test, where both the Polaris 3 4x4 and the Alpin 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 4x4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin Alpin 5 has B rating.
| # | Barum Polaris 3 4x4
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| Dimensions | R15 - R19 | R15 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Michelin Alpin 5 5.88
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Alpin 5 Very good2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin Alpin 5 Recommended2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry driving behavior
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
Ice lateral guidance
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel efficiency
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | dobré | 2,1 | 2,0 | 1,9 | 2,3 | 3,1 | 0,5 | 1,4 |
| Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 3,1 | 2,8 | 2,4 | 2,8 | 3,5 | 2,5 | 2,5 |
| Michelin Alpin 5 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2,4 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 2,5 | 3,8 | 0,5 | 2,3 |
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