Barum Quartaris 5 vs Semperit AllSeason Grip: 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 Semperit AllSeason Grip appear in 8 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 Quartaris 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Semperit AllSeason Grip performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 4 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 Semperit AllSeason Grip is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Barum Quartaris 5 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Semperit AllSeason Grip if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Barum Quartaris 5 | Semperit AllSeason Grip |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 4 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 14.3 | 13.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.3 | 86.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Barum Quartaris 5
Semperit AllSeason Grip
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Barum Quartaris 5 | Semperit AllSeason Grip | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 11.3 | Barum Quartaris 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 27.3 | Avg rank 25.8 | Semperit AllSeason Grip |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Semperit AllSeason Grip |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Semperit AllSeason Grip |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Avg rank 9.0 | Barum Quartaris 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Tie |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 8.0 | Semperit AllSeason Grip |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Barum Quartaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 11.2, compared to 11.3 for the Semperit AllSeason Grip.
☀️ Dry: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Semperit AllSeason Grip wins this category with an average rank of 25.8, compared to 27.3 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
❄️ Snow: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Semperit AllSeason Grip wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 5.5 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
🧊 Ice: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Semperit AllSeason Grip wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 11.0 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Barum Quartaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 9.0 for the Semperit AllSeason Grip.
📏 Mileage: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
Both tires perform similarly in mileage, with average ranks of 7.5 and 7.5.
🔋 Efficiency: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Semperit AllSeason Grip wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 10.0 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Barum Quartaris 5 or Semperit AllSeason Grip?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Barum Quartaris 5 ranks higher on average than the Semperit AllSeason Grip.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Semperit AllSeason Grip 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 Barum Quartaris 5 ranks better than the Semperit AllSeason Grip.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Barum Quartaris 5 appears in 4 independent tests, Semperit AllSeason Grip in 4, 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 →