Barum Quartaris 5 vs Continental AllSeasonContact: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Barum Quartaris 5 and Continental AllSeasonContact appear in 33 tests, 2 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 Quartaris 5 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Continental AllSeasonContact performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 29 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 AllSeasonContact is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Barum Quartaris 5 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Barum Quartaris 5's brand, sizing or price
Choose Continental AllSeasonContact if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Barum Quartaris 5 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 4 | 29 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 14.3 | 5.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.3 | 89.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Barum Quartaris 5
Continental AllSeasonContact
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Barum Quartaris 5 | Continental AllSeasonContact | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 5.1 6109 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 27.3 | Avg rank 7.1 152 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 3.2 14169 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 1.3 21 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Avg rank 5.8 267 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Avg rank 6.7 1 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 8.6 1 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 11.2 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
☀️ Dry: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 27.3 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
❄️ Snow: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 5.5 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
🧊 Ice: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 11.0 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 8.5 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
📏 Mileage: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 7.5 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to 10.0 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Barum Quartaris 5 or Continental AllSeasonContact?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact ranks higher on average than the Barum Quartaris 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental AllSeasonContact averages a better dry-braking rank than the Barum Quartaris 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental AllSeasonContact ranks better than the Barum Quartaris 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental AllSeasonContact shows better mileage performance than the Barum Quartaris 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Barum Quartaris 5 appears in 4 independent tests, Continental AllSeasonContact in 29, with 2 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 →