Continental AllSeasonContact vs CST Medallion All Season ACP1: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental AllSeasonContact and CST Medallion All Season ACP1 appear in 34 tests, 3 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 29 tests.
How the CST Medallion All Season ACP1 performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, 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 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The CST Medallion All Season ACP1 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental AllSeasonContact if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental AllSeasonContact | CST Medallion All Season ACP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 29 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 5.4 | 16.5 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.6 | 81.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental AllSeasonContact
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental AllSeasonContact | CST Medallion All Season ACP1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.1 6109 | Avg rank 16.3 1 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.1 152 | Avg rank 24.4 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 14169 | Avg rank 14.0 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 1.3 21 | Avg rank 16.0 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 267 | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.7 1 | Avg rank 5.0 | CST Medallion All Season ACP1 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.6 1 | Avg rank 5.0 | CST Medallion All Season ACP1 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Continental AllSeasonContact vs CST Medallion All Season ACP1
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 16.3 for the CST Medallion All Season ACP1.
☀️ Dry: Continental AllSeasonContact vs CST Medallion All Season ACP1
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 24.4 for the CST Medallion All Season ACP1.
❄️ Snow: Continental AllSeasonContact vs CST Medallion All Season ACP1
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 14.0 for the CST Medallion All Season ACP1.
🧊 Ice: Continental AllSeasonContact vs CST Medallion All Season ACP1
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 16.0 for the CST Medallion All Season ACP1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental AllSeasonContact vs CST Medallion All Season ACP1
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 8.5 for the CST Medallion All Season ACP1.
📏 Mileage: Continental AllSeasonContact vs CST Medallion All Season ACP1
The CST Medallion All Season ACP1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.7 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental AllSeasonContact vs CST Medallion All Season ACP1
The CST Medallion All Season ACP1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.6 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental AllSeasonContact or CST Medallion All Season ACP1?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact ranks higher on average than the CST Medallion All Season ACP1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental AllSeasonContact averages a better dry-braking rank than the CST Medallion All Season ACP1 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental AllSeasonContact ranks better than the CST Medallion All Season ACP1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the CST Medallion All Season ACP1 shows better mileage performance than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental AllSeasonContact appears in 29 independent tests, CST Medallion All Season ACP1 in 5, with 3 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 →