Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Scorpion: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and Pirelli Scorpion appear in 18 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 Bridgestone Turanza 6 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Pirelli Scorpion performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, 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 Bridgestone Turanza 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Scorpion still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Turanza 6 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Pirelli Scorpion |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 14 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.3 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.4 | 87 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Pirelli Scorpion
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Pirelli Scorpion | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 343 | Avg rank 5.2 22 | Pirelli Scorpion |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.4 24 | Avg rank 4.3 21 | Pirelli Scorpion |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 3 | Avg rank 4.3 32 | Pirelli Scorpion |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 1 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.9 1 | Avg rank 9.5 | Pirelli Scorpion |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Scorpion
The Pirelli Scorpion wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 7.0 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Scorpion
The Pirelli Scorpion wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 7.4 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Scorpion
The Pirelli Scorpion wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 6.3 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Scorpion
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Scorpion
The Pirelli Scorpion wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 10.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza 6 or Pirelli Scorpion?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Scorpion ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Scorpion averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Turanza 6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Scorpion ranks better than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Scorpion.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza 6 appears in 14 independent tests, Pirelli Scorpion 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 →