Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Barum Polaris 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter and Barum Polaris 5 appear in 15 tests, 3 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter performs. It takes the win in wet, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Barum Polaris 5 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 12 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Barum Polaris 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Apollo Alnac 4G Winter still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Barum Polaris 5 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Apollo Alnac 4G Winter | Barum Polaris 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 12 |
| Best rank | #4 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 16.7 | 13.4 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.5 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
Barum Polaris 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Apollo Alnac 4G Winter | Barum Polaris 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 14.2 | Avg rank 14.4 11 | Apollo Alnac 4G Winter |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.5 | Avg rank 10.5 2 | Barum Polaris 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 19.6 | Avg rank 12.5 1 | Barum Polaris 5 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 8.5 | Barum Polaris 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.5 | Avg rank 9.4 1 | Barum Polaris 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 14.0 | Avg rank 9.0 | Barum Polaris 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 15.2 | Apollo Alnac 4G Winter |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Barum Polaris 5
The Apollo Alnac 4G Winter wins this category with an average rank of 14.2, compared to 14.4 for the Barum Polaris 5.
☀️ Dry: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Barum Polaris 5
The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.5, compared to 11.5 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
❄️ Snow: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Barum Polaris 5
The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to 19.6 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
🧊 Ice: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Barum Polaris 5
The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Barum Polaris 5
The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.4, compared to 10.5 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
📏 Mileage: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Barum Polaris 5
The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 14.0 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Barum Polaris 5
The Apollo Alnac 4G Winter wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 15.2 for the Barum Polaris 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Apollo Alnac 4G Winter or Barum Polaris 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter ranks higher on average than the Barum Polaris 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Barum Polaris 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Barum Polaris 5 ranks better than the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Barum Polaris 5 shows better mileage performance than the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter appears in 3 independent tests, Barum Polaris 5 in 12, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →