Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 appear in 24 tests, 2 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 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 19 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 5 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 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental AllSeasonContact 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 19 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 9.8 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.2 | 87 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.8 101010 | Avg rank 10.5 2 | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 293 | Avg rank 12.7 1 | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.6 159 | Avg rank 5.0 12 | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.7 11 | Avg rank 8.0 1 | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.4 3105 | Avg rank 5.4 21 | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.0 12 | Avg rank 6.7 1 | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.2 1 | Avg rank 1.0 2 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 10.5 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
☀️ Dry: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 12.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
❄️ Snow: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 5.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
🧊 Ice: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 8.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 5.4 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
📏 Mileage: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 8.2 for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 ranks higher on average than the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 ranks better than the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 shows better mileage performance than the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 appears in 19 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 in 5, with 2 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 →
