Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    2026 test data · 26 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125: 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 Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 appear in 26 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 Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 16 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 Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 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
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricBarum Bravuris 5HMHankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used1016
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank17.86.4
    Latest test20252021
    Tire Lab Score76.587.9

    Tire Lab Score

    76.5
    Good · Summer
    87.9
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBarum Bravuris 5HMHankook Ventus Prime 3 K125Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 17.9
    1
    Avg rank 5.6
    336
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 24.5
    Avg rank 4.2
    924
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 11.8
    11
    Avg rank 6.6
    132
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 23.0
    Avg rank 11.0
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 22.0
    Avg rank 6.4
    111
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 17.9 for the Barum Bravuris 5HM.

    ☀️ Dry: Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 24.5 for the Barum Bravuris 5HM.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 11.8 for the Barum Bravuris 5HM.

    📏 Mileage: Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 23.0 for the Barum Bravuris 5HM.

    🔋 Efficiency: Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 22.0 for the Barum Bravuris 5HM.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Barum Bravuris 5HM or Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks higher on average than the Barum Bravuris 5HM.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 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 Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks better than the Barum Bravuris 5HM.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 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, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 in 16, 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 →