18 shops · 56 ·847+ products
THETIRELAB.COM

Comparison: Matador MP 44 Elite 3 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 (2026)

Matador MP 44 Elite 3Budget
MatadorMatador

MP 44 Elite 3

R15 – R16
VS
Bridgestone Turanza T005Premium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Turanza T005

8.8
R14 – R23
Also compare with
UltraContact NXT PremiumContact 7 Pilot Sport 5
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Matador (22%). The first tyre test of Matador MP 44 Elite 3 was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Bridgestone Turanza T005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the MP 44 Elite 3 and the Turanza T005 were tested.

Test Profile

Matador
MP 44 Elite 3
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Number of tests
2
33
Best position
#22
#1
Average position
22.5
4.1
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
25
638

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Turanza T005
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Turanza T005
79%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Turanza T005
89%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Turanza T005
86%
Wet side guide
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Wet performance
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Dry
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Turanza T005
88%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Turanza T005
89%
Dry driving behavior
Bridgestone Turanza T005
85%
Dry steering response
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Dry lane changing
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Dry performance
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Turanza T005
63%
Comfort
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Interior noise
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Offroad
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
81%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Mileage
Bridgestone Turanza T005
69%
Fuel efficiency
Bridgestone Turanza T005
86%
Price/value
Bridgestone Turanza T005
53%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018195/65 R15View

Explore rankings

Best tyres for EVsBest dry-handling tyresBest rain tyresBest handling tyresQuietest tyresMost economical tyresBest anti-aquaplaning tyres

Popular tyre comparisons

VS
Continental PremiumContact 6 vs Michelin Primacy 4
VS
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
VS
Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
VS
Continental EcoContact 6 vs Michelin Primacy 4
VS
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Pirelli P ZERO
VS
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs Michelin Primacy 4
VS
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
VS
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
VS
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
VS
Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Michelin ALPIN 6

Also compare

Matador MP 44 Elite 3 vs Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125Matador MP 44 Elite 3 vs Continental ContiPremiumContact 5Matador MP 44 Elite 3 vs Dunlop Sport BluResponseMatador MP 44 Elite 3 vs Vredestein Sportrac 5Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental Ecocontact 6Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs BF Goodrich Advantage 2Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Kleber Dynaxer HP5Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Primacy 4

Browse by brand

MichelinPirelliHankookGoodyearNokianContinentalVredesteinNexenFalkenKumhoDunlopMaxxis

Add to comparison

Popular brands
New comparison

TheTireLab.com

GET

TheTireLab.com

Compare tyres, read test results and find the best prices — all in one app.