Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Dunlop Winter Sport 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 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appear in 29 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 efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 26 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 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Apollo Alnac 4G Winter still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Dunlop Winter Sport 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Apollo Alnac 4G Winter | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 26 |
| Best rank | #4 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 16.7 | 8.6 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.5 | 91.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Apollo Alnac 4G Winter | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 14.2 | Avg rank 8.0 244 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.5 | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 19.6 | Avg rank 6.3 1334 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 7.4 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.5 | Avg rank 8.3 543 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 14.0 | Avg rank 8.0 14 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 11.2 | 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 Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 14.2 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
☀️ Dry: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to 11.5 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
❄️ Snow: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 19.6 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
🧊 Ice: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 10.5 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
📏 Mileage: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 14.0 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Apollo Alnac 4G Winter wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 11.2 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Apollo Alnac 4G Winter or Dunlop Winter Sport 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ranks higher on average than the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop Winter Sport 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 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ranks better than the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop Winter Sport 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, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 in 26, 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 →