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Comparison: Continental EcoContact 6 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Semperit (55%). In this particular case, the Continental EcoContact 6 has a better rating of 77% compared to 55% of the Semperit Speed-Life 3. The first tyre test of Continental EcoContact 6 was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Semperit Speed-Life 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the EcoContact 6 and the Speed-Life 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of Continental EcoContact 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Semperit Speed-Life 3 also have B wet ratings. We also know where EcoContact 6 is made - Germany.

Test Profile

Continental
EcoContact 6
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Number of tests
6
14
Best position
#6
#2
Average position
11.8
18.1
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
620
118

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 33 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
92%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
92%
Dry braking
Continental EcoContact 6
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
91%
Dry driving behavior
Continental EcoContact 6
93%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
92%
Safety
Continental EcoContact 6
96%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
93%
Dry handling
Continental EcoContact 6
85%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
93%
Wet
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
79%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental EcoContact 6
64%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%
Wet braking
Continental EcoContact 6
83%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Wet circle cornering
Continental EcoContact 6
87%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
94%
Wet handling
Continental EcoContact 6
86%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental EcoContact 6
76%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
99%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
93%
Exterior noise
Continental EcoContact 6
99%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Interior noise
Continental EcoContact 6
99%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%
Comfort
Continental EcoContact 6
99%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Costs
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
98%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%
Rolling resistance
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
93%
Fuel efficiency
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Mileage
Continental EcoContact 6
99%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
93%
Price/value
Continental EcoContact 6
91%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%

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Continental EcoContact 6
Semperit Speed-Life 3
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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