Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 vs Continental SportAttack 4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 and Continental SportAttack 4 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 Extremecontact DWS 06 performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
How the Continental SportAttack 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 Extremecontact DWS 06 and Continental SportAttack 4 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 snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 | Continental SportAttack 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.1 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.6 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Continental SportAttack 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 | Continental SportAttack 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Continental SportAttack 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Continental SportAttack 4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.3 1 | No data | Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.8 12 | No data | Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 |
💧 Wet: Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 vs Continental SportAttack 4
The Continental SportAttack 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.0 for the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06.
☀️ Dry: Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 vs Continental SportAttack 4
The Continental SportAttack 4 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 3.7 for the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06.
❄️ Snow: Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 vs Continental SportAttack 4
The Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Continental SportAttack 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 vs Continental SportAttack 4
The Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to no data for the Continental SportAttack 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 or Continental SportAttack 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental SportAttack 4 ranks higher on average than the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental SportAttack 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 ranks better than the Continental SportAttack 4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 appears in 1 independent tests, Continental SportAttack 4 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 →
