Comparison: Imperial EcoDriver 5 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Imperial (16%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 15% of the Imperial EcoDriver 5. The first tyre test of Imperial EcoDriver 5 was done in 2021, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the EcoDriver 5 and the PremiumContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below.