Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Scorpion Elect: 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 Elect appear in 15 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Pirelli Scorpion Elect performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 1 test.
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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Scorpion Elect still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Turanza 6 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Pirelli Scorpion Elect |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 14 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.4 | 86.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Pirelli Scorpion Elect | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 343 | Avg rank 8.0 | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.4 24 | Avg rank 10.0 | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 3 | Avg rank 6.5 1 | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 1 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.9 1 | Avg rank 9.0 | Pirelli Scorpion Elect |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Scorpion Elect
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 8.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion Elect.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Scorpion Elect
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 10.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion Elect.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Scorpion Elect
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 6.5 for the Pirelli Scorpion Elect.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Scorpion Elect
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion Elect.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Scorpion Elect
The Pirelli Scorpion Elect wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 10.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza 6 or Pirelli Scorpion Elect?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Scorpion Elect.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Scorpion Elect across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 ranks better than the Pirelli Scorpion Elect.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Scorpion Elect.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza 6 appears in 14 independent tests, Pirelli Scorpion Elect in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →