Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Continental PremiumContact 7: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Barum Bravuris 5HM and Continental PremiumContact 7 appear in 40 tests, 1 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 Barum Bravuris 5HM performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, based on 10 tests.
How the Continental PremiumContact 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 30 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 Continental PremiumContact 7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Barum Bravuris 5HM making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Barum Bravuris 5HM's brand, sizing or price
Choose Continental PremiumContact 7 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Barum Bravuris 5HM | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 10 | 30 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 17.8 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 76.5 | 93.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Barum Bravuris 5HM
Continental PremiumContact 7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Barum Bravuris 5HM | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 17.9 1 | Avg rank 4.5 34109 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 24.5 | Avg rank 4.1 2278 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 6.0 2 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 11.8 11 | Avg rank 4.9 10129 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 23.0 | Avg rank 5.9 17 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 22.0 | Avg rank 5.9 263 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 17.9 for the Barum Bravuris 5HM.
☀️ Dry: Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 24.5 for the Barum Bravuris 5HM.
❄️ Snow: Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Barum Bravuris 5HM.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 11.8 for the Barum Bravuris 5HM.
📏 Mileage: Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 23.0 for the Barum Bravuris 5HM.
🔋 Efficiency: Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 22.0 for the Barum Bravuris 5HM.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Barum Bravuris 5HM or Continental PremiumContact 7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Barum Bravuris 5HM.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Barum Bravuris 5HM across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks better than the Barum Bravuris 5HM.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Barum Bravuris 5HM.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Barum Bravuris 5HM appears in 10 independent tests, Continental PremiumContact 7 in 30, with 1 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 →