Continental AllSeasonContact vs Semperit AllSeason Grip: 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 Semperit AllSeason Grip appear in 33 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 Continental AllSeasonContact performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 29 tests.
How the Semperit AllSeason Grip performs. It takes the win in snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, 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 Continental AllSeasonContact is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Semperit AllSeason Grip still wins on snow, 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 ice
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental AllSeasonContact | Semperit AllSeason Grip |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 29 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.4 | 13.4 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.6 | 86.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental AllSeasonContact
Semperit AllSeason Grip
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental AllSeasonContact | Semperit AllSeason Grip | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.1 6109 | Avg rank 11.3 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.1 152 | Avg rank 25.8 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 14169 | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Semperit AllSeason Grip |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 1.3 21 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 267 | Avg rank 9.0 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.7 1 | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.6 1 | Avg rank 8.0 | Semperit AllSeason Grip |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 11.3 for the Semperit AllSeason Grip.
☀️ Dry: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 25.8 for the Semperit AllSeason Grip.
❄️ Snow: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Semperit AllSeason Grip wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 3.2 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
🧊 Ice: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 2.0 for the Semperit AllSeason Grip.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 9.0 for the Semperit AllSeason Grip.
📏 Mileage: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 7.5 for the Semperit AllSeason Grip.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Semperit AllSeason Grip wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 8.6 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental AllSeasonContact or Semperit AllSeason Grip?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact ranks higher on average than the Semperit AllSeason Grip.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental AllSeasonContact averages a better dry-braking rank than the Semperit AllSeason Grip 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 Semperit AllSeason Grip.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental AllSeasonContact shows better mileage performance than the Semperit AllSeason Grip.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental AllSeasonContact appears in 29 independent tests, Semperit AllSeason Grip 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 →