Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Premium2. Continental SportContact 7 Premium
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs. Continental SportContact 7
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Continental (78%). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S was done in 2024, compared to 2022 when was the Continental SportContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 245/35 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4S and the SportContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S has B wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Continental SportContact 7 has A rating.
| # | Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
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| Dimensions | R18 - R23 | R18 - R23 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Exemplary2. Continental SportContact 7 Outstanding
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2+ | |||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2+ | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | |||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | |||
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