Comparison: Barum Bravuris 5 HM vs. Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum summer tyres are slightly better rated (43%) than Matador (22%). In this particular case, the Barum Bravuris 5 HM has a better rating of 44% compared to 22% of the Matador MP47 Hectorra 3. The first tyre test of Barum Bravuris 5 HM was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Bravuris 5 HM and the MP47 Hectorra 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Bravuris 5 HM has B wet grip rating, whereas 54% of Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 has C rating.