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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Pirelli Scorpion Elect (2026)

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato (C3)

9.7
R16 – R20
VS
Pirelli Scorpion ElectPremium
PirelliPirelli

Scorpion Elect

6.8
R18 – R21
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Both of the tyres in this comparison are made by Pirelli, which is a brand from Italy. In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 68% of the Pirelli Scorpion Elect. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Elect first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Pirelli Scorpion Elect has B rating.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Number of tests
7
1
Best position
#1
#9
Average position
2.7
9.0
Latest test
2026
2023
Available sizes
31
8

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 1 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
80%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
73%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
73%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%

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