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1. Pirelli Scorpion Elect Premium2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium
Comparison: Pirelli Scorpion Elect vs. Continental PremiumContact 6
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Pirelli (70%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 78% compared to 43% of the Pirelli Scorpion Elect. The first tyre test of Pirelli Scorpion Elect was done in 2023, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2023 255/45 R20 test, where both the Scorpion Elect and the PremiumContact 6 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Scorpion Elect has B wet grip rating, whereas 84% of Continental PremiumContact 6 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Scorpion Elect is made in Italy and PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.
| # | Pirelli Scorpion Elect
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| Dimensions | R18 - R21 | R15 - R22 | |
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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. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet side guide
Wet braking
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
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| Pirelli Scorpion Elect Rating: Good | |||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good | |||||||
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