Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus: 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 Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus appear in 20 tests, 5 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 takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, based on 10 tests.
How the Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 10 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 Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Barum Bravuris 5HM still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Barum Bravuris 5HM | Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 10 | 10 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 17.8 | 15.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 76.5 | 80.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Barum Bravuris 5HM
Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Barum Bravuris 5HM | Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 17.9 1 | Avg rank 16.1 1 | Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 24.5 | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 11.8 11 | Avg rank 13.4 1 | Barum Bravuris 5HM |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 23.0 | Avg rank 18.6 | Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 22.0 | Avg rank 13.8 | Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus
The Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus wins this category with an average rank of 16.1, compared to 17.9 for the Barum Bravuris 5HM.
☀️ Dry: Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus
The Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus wins this category with an average rank of 11.4, compared to 24.5 for the Barum Bravuris 5HM.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus
The Barum Bravuris 5HM wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to 13.4 for the Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus.
📏 Mileage: Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus
The Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus wins this category with an average rank of 18.6, compared to 23.0 for the Barum Bravuris 5HM.
🔋 Efficiency: Barum Bravuris 5HM vs Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus
The Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus wins this category with an average rank of 13.8, compared to 22.0 for the Barum Bravuris 5HM.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Barum Bravuris 5HM or Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus ranks higher on average than the Barum Bravuris 5HM.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus 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 Barum Bravuris 5HM ranks better than the Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus 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, Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus in 10, with 5 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 →