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Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) (2026)

2 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 Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Pirelli (85%). In this particular case, the Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 88% of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5). The first tyre test of Continental SportContact 7 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportscars 2026 255/35 R19 test, where both the SportContact 7 and the P Zero (PZ5) were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Continental SportContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) also have A wet ratings. We also know where SportContact 7 is made - Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal.

Test Profile

Continental
SportContact 7
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Number of tests
17
3
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.3
3.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
155
76

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental SportContact 7
73%
Continental
SportContact 7
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
78%
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Wet Braking
Continental SportContact 7
94%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
56%
Wet Handling
Continental SportContact 7
86%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
61%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental SportContact 7
90%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental SportContact 7
75%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental SportContact 7
18%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental SportContact 7
84%
Continental
SportContact 7
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
82%
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Dry Braking
Continental SportContact 7
85%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
75%
Dry Handling
Continental SportContact 7
93%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
78%
Dry Lane Change
Continental SportContact 7
75%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
92%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental SportContact 7
68%
Continental
SportContact 7
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
61%
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Noise Exterior
Continental SportContact 7
68%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
61%
Economy
Confidence
Continental SportContact 7
67%
Continental
SportContact 7
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
64%
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Rolling Resistance
Continental SportContact 7
67%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
64%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Continental SportContact 7
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2026225/40 R18View
SportscarsSportscars
Summer
2026255/35 R19View

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