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    Continental MaxContact MC7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    2026 test data · 21 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Continental MaxContact MC7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental MaxContact MC7 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 appear in 21 tests, 2 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 MaxContact MC7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 19 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Continental MaxContact MC7 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Continental MaxContact MC7 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 5 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricContinental MaxContact MC7Michelin Pilot Sport 5
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used219
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank2.85.0
    Latest test20262026
    Tire Lab Score88.294.2

    Tire Lab Score

    88.2
    Very Good · Summer
    94.2
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental MaxContact MC7Michelin Pilot Sport 5Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 2.9
    41
    Avg rank 4.5
    8612
    Continental MaxContact MC7
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.3
    31
    Avg rank 3.8
    498
    Continental MaxContact MC7
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 2.0
    21
    Avg rank 5.3
    644
    Continental MaxContact MC7
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 6.0
    15
    Michelin Pilot Sport 5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Avg rank 6.3
    22
    Continental MaxContact MC7

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Continental MaxContact MC7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    The Continental MaxContact MC7 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 4.5 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental MaxContact MC7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    The Continental MaxContact MC7 wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 3.8 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental MaxContact MC7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    The Continental MaxContact MC7 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

    📏 Mileage: Continental MaxContact MC7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Continental MaxContact MC7.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental MaxContact MC7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    The Continental MaxContact MC7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.3 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental MaxContact MC7 or Michelin Pilot Sport 5?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental MaxContact MC7 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental MaxContact MC7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Continental MaxContact MC7.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental MaxContact MC7 appears in 2 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 5 in 19, with 2 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 →