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Comparison: Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs. Imperial EcoDriver 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Imperial (16%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse has a better rating of 61% compared to 15% of the Imperial EcoDriver 5. The first tyre test of Dunlop Sport BluResponse was done in 2015, compared to 2021 when was the Imperial EcoDriver 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Sport BluResponse and the EcoDriver 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Imperial
EcoDriver 5
Number of tests
18
3
Best position
#2
#17
Average position
8.3
29.0
Latest test
2024
2024
Available sizes
100
46

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 12 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
100%
Imperial EcoDriver 5
87%
Dry braking
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
100%
Imperial EcoDriver 5
82%
Dry handling
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
100%
Imperial EcoDriver 5
93%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
100%
Imperial EcoDriver 5
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
100%
Imperial EcoDriver 5
69%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
100%
Imperial EcoDriver 5
100%
Wet braking
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
100%
Imperial EcoDriver 5
91%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
100%
Imperial EcoDriver 5
93%
Wet handling
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
86%
Imperial EcoDriver 5
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
100%
Imperial EcoDriver 5
89%
Comfort
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
100%
Imperial EcoDriver 5
73%
Exterior noise
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
96%
Imperial EcoDriver 5
100%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
100%
Imperial EcoDriver 5
71%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
100%
Imperial EcoDriver 5
71%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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