Continental Eco Contact 5 vs Continental UltraContact UC7: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental Eco Contact 5 and Continental UltraContact UC7 appear in 2 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 Eco Contact 5 performs. It takes the win in wet. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 1 test.
How the Continental UltraContact UC7 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
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 UltraContact UC7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Continental Eco Contact 5 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
Choose Continental UltraContact UC7 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental Eco Contact 5 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.9 | 3.1 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86 | 88.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental Eco Contact 5
Continental UltraContact UC7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental Eco Contact 5 | Continental UltraContact UC7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Continental Eco Contact 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 3.5 2 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 12.0 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
💧 Wet: Continental Eco Contact 5 vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental Eco Contact 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.3 for the Continental UltraContact UC7.
☀️ Dry: Continental Eco Contact 5 vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 8.0 for the Continental Eco Contact 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental Eco Contact 5 vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to no data for the Continental Eco Contact 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental Eco Contact 5 vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 12.0 for the Continental Eco Contact 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental Eco Contact 5 or Continental UltraContact UC7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental Eco Contact 5 ranks higher on average than the Continental UltraContact UC7.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental UltraContact UC7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental Eco Contact 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental UltraContact UC7 ranks better than the Continental Eco Contact 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental Eco Contact 5 appears in 1 independent tests, Continental UltraContact UC7 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
