Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Imperial Ecosport 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental PremiumContact 7 and Imperial Ecosport 2 appear in 36 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 PremiumContact 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Imperial Ecosport 2 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 6 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 PremiumContact 7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Imperial Ecosport 2 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental PremiumContact 7 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Imperial Ecosport 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 19.4 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.5 | 80.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental PremiumContact 7
Imperial Ecosport 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Imperial Ecosport 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 34109 | Avg rank 21.3 1 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 2278 | Avg rank 22.1 1 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.0 2 | No data | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.9 10129 | Avg rank 6.0 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.9 17 | No data | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.9 263 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Imperial Ecosport 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 21.3 for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
☀️ Dry: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 22.1 for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
❄️ Snow: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 6.0 for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
📏 Mileage: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Imperial Ecosport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.9 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental PremiumContact 7 or Imperial Ecosport 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Imperial Ecosport 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Imperial Ecosport 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks better than the Imperial Ecosport 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Imperial Ecosport 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental PremiumContact 7 appears in 30 independent tests, Imperial Ecosport 2 in 6, 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 →