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Comparison: Continental SportContact 6 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Michelin (83%). The first tyre test of Continental SportContact 6 was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 265/35 R20 test, where both the SportContact 6 and the Pilot Sport 4 S were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Continental SportContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (62%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Continental
SportContact 6
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Number of tests
7
14
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.1
2.4
Latest test
2021
2026
Available sizes
233
250

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental SportContact 6
81%
Continental
SportContact 6
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
89%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Wet Braking
Continental SportContact 6
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
98%
Wet Handling
Continental SportContact 6
86%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental SportContact 6
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
93%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental SportContact 6
74%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental SportContact 6
73%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental SportContact 6
85%
Continental
SportContact 6
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
97%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Dry Braking
Continental SportContact 6
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Dry Handling
Continental SportContact 6
94%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
98%
Dry Lane Change
Continental SportContact 6
73%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental SportContact 6
87%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental SportContact 6
82%
Continental
SportContact 6
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
66%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Noise Exterior
Continental SportContact 6
86%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
59%
Noise Interior
Continental SportContact 6
87%
Ride Comfort
Continental SportContact 6
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
73%
Economy
Confidence
Continental SportContact 6
68%
Continental
SportContact 6
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Rolling Resistance
Continental SportContact 6
68%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018245/30 R20View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/35 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021255/35 R19View

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