Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Continental SportContact 7 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 94% of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 5 and the SportContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 96% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Continental SportContact 7 also have A wet ratings.