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    Barum Quartaris 5 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    2026 test data · 36 independent tests · 3 head-to-head

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    Barum Quartaris 5 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2: 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 appear in 36 tests, 3 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 takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 4 tests.

    How the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Barum Quartaris 5 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Barum Quartaris 5 if

    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricBarum Quartaris 5Michelin CrossClimate 2
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used432
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank14.34.6
    Latest test20252026
    Tire Lab Score83.390.1

    Tire Lab Score

    83.3
    Very Good · All Season
    90.1
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBarum Quartaris 5Michelin CrossClimate 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 11.2
    Avg rank 5.5
    9115
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 27.3
    Avg rank 2.9
    22148
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.5
    1
    Avg rank 3.2
    271512
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 11.0
    Avg rank 4.7
    111
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 8.5
    1
    Avg rank 5.8
    255
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.5
    1
    Avg rank 9.5
    2
    Barum Quartaris 5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 10.0
    Avg rank 8.4
    23
    Michelin CrossClimate 2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 11.2 for the Barum Quartaris 5.

    ☀️ Dry: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 27.3 for the Barum Quartaris 5.

    ❄️ Snow: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 5.5 for the Barum Quartaris 5.

    🧊 Ice: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 11.0 for the Barum Quartaris 5.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 8.5 for the Barum Quartaris 5.

    📏 Mileage: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Barum Quartaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 9.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 10.0 for the Barum Quartaris 5.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Barum Quartaris 5 or Michelin CrossClimate 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Barum Quartaris 5.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks better than the Barum Quartaris 5.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Barum Quartaris 5 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Barum Quartaris 5 appears in 4 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 in 32, with 3 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 →