Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Semperit (70%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 89% compared to 73% of the Semperit Speed-Grip 3. The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the Speed-Grip 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

#	Dunlop Winter Sport 5 /89%	Semperit Speed-Grip 3 /73%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Dunlop Winter Sport 5

/89%

Semperit Speed-Grip 3

/73%

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Segment

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Premium

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 119

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 49

Number of tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 42x

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 11x

Best position in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 1.

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 3.

Worst position in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 15.

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 16.

Average position in tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 4.81

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 7.64

Year of the last test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 2024

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 2021

Best rating in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Exemplary

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Recommended

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Sufficient

Snow

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

83%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3

75%

Snow traction

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 85%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 78%

Snow braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 88%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 80%

Snow handling

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 85%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 71%

Snow cornering

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 76%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 70%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

75%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3

60%

Dry braking

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 70%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 70%

Dry handling

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 77%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 68%

Dry driving behavior

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 79%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 44%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

79%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3

74%

Wet braking

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 83%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 78%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 82%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 62%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 79%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 67%

Wet handling

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 83%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 77%

Wet circle cornering

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 80%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 75%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 B

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 ?

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3

78%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

73%

Exterior noise

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 80%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 68%

Comfort

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 82%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 74%

Interior noise

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 74%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 72%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 72 dB

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3

79%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

76%

Rolling resistance

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 83%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 77%

Mileage

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 75%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 75%

Price/value

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 77%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 59%

Fuel efficiency

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 87%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 85%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 C

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3

83%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

82%

Ice braking

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 82%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 82%

Ice lateral guidance

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 85%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 83%

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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	příkladné	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	dobré	2+	2-	2+	2	3+
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Exemplary	příkladné	2-	2-	2-	2	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	33,6	27,3
Semperit Speed-Grip 3	35,1	28,5
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	příkladné	2+	1-	2+	1-
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	dobré	2	2	2+	2+
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Good	dobré	2+	2	2-	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	30,3	24,3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	35,2	25
Semperit Speed-Grip 3	30,8	26
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	dobré	1,3	2,0	1,8	2,1	2,5	1,0	1,8
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	dobré	2,3	2,5	2,0	2,3	3,0	1,5	1,8
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Sufficient	dostatečné	2,1	3,7	1,9	2,4	2,5	2,5	2,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	příkladné	2+	2+	1	2+
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory	uspokojivé	2	3+	1-	2-
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Good	dobré	2	2-	1-	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	29,2	24
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	32,9	24,3
Semperit Speed-Grip 3	31,6	24,3
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2018 205/55 R16

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	dobré	2,1	2,0	1,8	2,3	3,0	1,0	1,7
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	dobré	2,3	2,3	1,8	2,5	3,3	2,0	2,1
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Sufficient	dostatečné	2,3	3,6	2,6	2,3	3,1	2,5	2,1
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	příkladné	2+	2+	1	2+
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Exemplary	příkladné	2+	2	2	2-
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Good	dobré	2	2	2+	2-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,2	25,9
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	33,6	27,6
Semperit Speed-Grip 3	34,4	27,4
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2017 225/45 R18

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	vítěz testu - velmi doporučeno	9,6	9,2	9,9	10
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Recommended	doporučeno	8,9	8,5	8,9	7,3
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Recommended	doporučeno	7,2	7,6	9,9	8,6
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