Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 appear in 39 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 T005 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 tests.
How the Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, 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 T005 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Turanza T005 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 38 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 5.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.8 | 80.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 10109 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 576 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 1067 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.5 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.9 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
The Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
The Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
The Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to no data for the Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
The Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 11.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Turanza T005 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 ranks better than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 shows better mileage performance than the Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 in 1, 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 →