Segment
1. Continental EcoContact 6 Premium2. BFGoodrich Advantage Upper-middle
Comparison: Continental EcoContact 6 vs. BFGoodrich Advantage
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (BFGoodrich). BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than BFGoodrich (40%). In this particular case, the BFGoodrich Advantage has a better rating of 76% compared to 63% of the Continental EcoContact 6. The first tyre test of Continental EcoContact 6 was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the BFGoodrich Advantage first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the EcoContact 6 and the Advantage were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 52% of Continental EcoContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the BFGoodrich Advantage also have A wet ratings. We also know where EcoContact 6 is made - Germany.
| # | Continental EcoContact 6 | BFGoodrich Advantage | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R13 - R22 | R14 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. BFGoodrich Advantage 12.75
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
2. Continental EcoContact 6 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Continental EcoContact 6 Satisfactory2. BFGoodrich Advantage Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1+ | ||||
| Continental EcoContact 6 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 3+ | ||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage Rating: Good | 2- | 2+ | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 146 | 134 | |||||
| Continental EcoContact 6 Rating: Good | 101 | 134 | |||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage Rating: Sufficient | 108 | 108 | |||||
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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 | ||
| Continental EcoContact 6 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,6 | 2,4 | 3,0 | 2,5 | 1,8 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Continental EcoContact 6 | 36,4 | 32,7 | |||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage | 36,3 | 31 | |||||
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