Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Continental EcoContact 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Bridgestone (72%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 has a better rating of 88% compared to 77% of the Continental EcoContact 6. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2020 when was the Continental EcoContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the EcoContact 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 61% of Bridgestone Turanza T005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 65% of Continental EcoContact 6 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Turanza T005 is made in Hungary/Poland/France/Italy and EcoContact 6 is made in Germany.