Continental ContiSportContact 5 P vs Continental MaxContact MC7: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P and Continental MaxContact MC7 appear in 3 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 ContiSportContact 5 P performs. It takes the win in wet. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Continental MaxContact MC7 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 2 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 ContiSportContact 5 P and Continental MaxContact MC7 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental ContiSportContact 5 P | Continental MaxContact MC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Latest test | 2017 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 88.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental MaxContact MC7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental ContiSportContact 5 P | Continental MaxContact MC7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 2.9 41 | Continental ContiSportContact 5 P |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 2.3 31 | Continental MaxContact MC7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 2.0 21 | Continental MaxContact MC7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Continental MaxContact MC7 |
💧 Wet: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P vs Continental MaxContact MC7
The Continental ContiSportContact 5 P wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 2.9 for the Continental MaxContact MC7.
☀️ Dry: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P vs Continental MaxContact MC7
The Continental MaxContact MC7 wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 4.5 for the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P vs Continental MaxContact MC7
The Continental MaxContact MC7 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P vs Continental MaxContact MC7
The Continental MaxContact MC7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental ContiSportContact 5 P or Continental MaxContact MC7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P ranks higher on average than the Continental MaxContact MC7.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental MaxContact MC7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental MaxContact MC7 ranks better than the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental ContiSportContact 5 P appears in 1 independent tests, Continental MaxContact MC7 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
