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    Barum Polaris 5 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    2026 test data · 32 independent tests · 11 head-to-head

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    Barum Polaris 5 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Barum Polaris 5 and Kleber Krisalp HP3 appear in 32 tests, 11 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 Polaris 5 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 12 tests.

    How the Kleber Krisalp HP3 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 20 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 Kleber Krisalp HP3 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Barum Polaris 5 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Kleber Krisalp HP3 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricBarum Polaris 5Kleber Krisalp HP3
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used1220
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank13.410.2
    Latest test20242025
    Tire Lab Score89.789.2

    Tire Lab Score

    89.7
    Very Good · Winter
    89.2
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBarum Polaris 5Kleber Krisalp HP3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 14.4
    11
    Avg rank 11.0
    2
    Kleber Krisalp HP3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 10.5
    2
    Avg rank 11.8
    1
    Barum Polaris 5
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 12.5
    1
    Avg rank 5.1
    776
    Kleber Krisalp HP3
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 8.5
    Avg rank 15.5
    Barum Polaris 5
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.4
    1
    Avg rank 10.2
    141
    Barum Polaris 5
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.0
    Avg rank 13.2
    Barum Polaris 5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 15.2
    Avg rank 8.3
    1
    Kleber Krisalp HP3

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 11 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Barum Polaris 5 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 14.4 for the Barum Polaris 5.

    ☀️ Dry: Barum Polaris 5 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.5, compared to 11.8 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    ❄️ Snow: Barum Polaris 5 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 12.5 for the Barum Polaris 5.

    🧊 Ice: Barum Polaris 5 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 15.5 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Polaris 5 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.4, compared to 10.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    📏 Mileage: Barum Polaris 5 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 13.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Barum Polaris 5 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 15.2 for the Barum Polaris 5.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Barum Polaris 5 or Kleber Krisalp HP3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 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 Kleber Krisalp HP3 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 Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Barum Polaris 5 shows better mileage performance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Barum Polaris 5 appears in 12 independent tests, Kleber Krisalp HP3 in 20, with 11 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 →