Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Premium2. Nexen N fera Sport Lowcost
Comparison: Nexen N fera Sport vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
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The Nexen N fera Sport is a summer tyre rated at 76% by our experts. Manufactured in the Czech Republic, this UHP type is used as first equipment on BMW 2-series Active Tourers. Nexen doesn't have a model that replaced this tyre.
In comparison, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4, made in Spain and Germany, scored much higher with an expert rating of 88%. Although there is no first equipment listing, it is noteworthy that it replaced the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 and was subsequently replaced with the Michelin Pilot Sport 5. Visit the Michelin page for more Michelin tyres.
Looking at the test results, overall, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 outperforms Nexen N fera Sport. In Autobild tests, Michelin stands at the top with its first position illuminating strengths in features such as Aquaplaning - both cross and longitudinal, Comfort, Dry handling, Rolling resistance and Dry braking. On the other hand, Nexen stood at the seventh position indicating its key features such as Aquaplaning - longitudinal and Wet braking.
In AutoMotorSport tests, Nexen landed ninth, demonstrating Aquaplaning - longitudinal and Comfort while Michelin occupied the second position showing prowess in Dry steering response, Dry braking, Dry handling and Wet handling.
The Nexen N fera Sport shows strength in safe brake on wet roads and surprise-free control on dry roads but falls short with its lateral control in the wet and lack of sporting ambition. Contrastingly, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 excels in safe wet behaviour and dynamic dry handling but has limitations in narrow handling on the wet and puddle sensitivity.
Reflecting on all tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 generally surpasses the Nexen N fera Sport due to its superior handling in multiple scenarios and better overall performance according to various test ratings.
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Best rating in test
1. Nexen N fera Sport Exemplary2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
2. Nexen N fera Sport Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet side guide
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Nexen N Fera Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2- | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2+ | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Nexen N Fera Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2- | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 9,0 | 9,7 | 9,4 | ||||
| Nexen N Fera Sport Rating: Good | 8,2 | 7,9 | 6,5 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Good | 7,2 | 8,3 | 8,3 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 92 | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Nexen N fera Sport | 74 | 63 | 85 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 87 | 83 | 92 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Comfort | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Nexen N fera Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 5,8 | 8,2 | 6 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Very good | 9,1 | 9,3 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Nexen N fera Sport Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 1- | 2- | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 1- | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Nexen N fera Sport | 33,2 | 30,9 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 32,1 | 29,8 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,6 | ||
| Nexen N fera Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 2,6 | 2,2 | 3,1 | 2,0 | 1,9 | ||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Good | 2,0 | 1,9 | 2,9 | 2,0 | 1,9 | ||
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