Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 7: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 and Continental PremiumContact 7 appear in 31 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 Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 1 test.
How the Continental PremiumContact 7 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 30 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 PremiumContact 7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Continental PremiumContact 7 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 30 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.3 | 93.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental PremiumContact 7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.5 34109 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.1 2278 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 6.0 2 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Avg rank 4.9 10129 | Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 5.9 17 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 5.9 263 | Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 |
💧 Wet: Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 7
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.
☀️ Dry: Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 4.5 for the Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2.
❄️ Snow: Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.9 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
📏 Mileage: Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 5.9 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 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 Continental PremiumContact 7.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 appears in 1 independent tests, Continental PremiumContact 7 in 30.
Also compare
Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 vs…
Continental PremiumContact 7 vs…
Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
