Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental Premium Contact 6 and Pirelli P Zero PZ5 appear in 50 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 Premium Contact 6 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 46 tests.
How the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 4 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 Premium Contact 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli P Zero PZ5 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental Premium Contact 6 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Continental Premium Contact 6 | Pirelli P Zero PZ5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP, UUHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 46 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 3.8 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.7 | 86.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental Premium Contact 6
Pirelli P Zero PZ5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental Premium Contact 6 | Pirelli P Zero PZ5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.1 141519 | Avg rank 3.7 352 | Pirelli P Zero PZ5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.5 251312 | Avg rank 4.4 32 | Pirelli P Zero PZ5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 10115 | Avg rank 3.4 213 | Pirelli P Zero PZ5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.1 211 | No data | Continental Premium Contact 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 11 | Avg rank 2.5 22 | Pirelli P Zero PZ5 |
💧 Wet: Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ5
The Pirelli P Zero PZ5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 5.1 for the Continental Premium Contact 6.
☀️ Dry: Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ5
The Pirelli P Zero PZ5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 4.5 for the Continental Premium Contact 6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ5
The Pirelli P Zero PZ5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 6.3 for the Continental Premium Contact 6.
📏 Mileage: Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ5
The Continental Premium Contact 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to no data for the Pirelli P Zero PZ5.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ5
The Pirelli P Zero PZ5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 7.1 for the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental Premium Contact 6 or Pirelli P Zero PZ5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 ranks higher on average than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero PZ5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental Premium Contact 6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 ranks better than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental Premium Contact 6 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli P Zero PZ5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental Premium Contact 6 appears in 46 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero PZ5 in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
