Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Michelin Energy Saver: 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 Michelin Energy Saver appear in 31 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 PremiumContact 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Michelin Energy Saver performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, 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 PremiumContact 7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Energy Saver still wins on mileage, 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 mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Michelin Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 10.4 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.5 | 91.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental PremiumContact 7
Michelin Energy Saver
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Michelin Energy Saver | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 34109 | Avg rank 16.5 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 2278 | Avg rank 9.5 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.0 2 | No data | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.9 10129 | Avg rank 11.0 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.9 17 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Michelin Energy Saver |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.9 263 | Avg rank 18.0 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
💧 Wet: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Michelin Energy Saver
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 16.5 for the Michelin Energy Saver.
☀️ Dry: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Michelin Energy Saver
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 9.5 for the Michelin Energy Saver.
❄️ Snow: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Michelin Energy Saver
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Energy Saver.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Michelin Energy Saver
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 11.0 for the Michelin Energy Saver.
📏 Mileage: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Michelin Energy Saver
The Michelin Energy Saver wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.9 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Michelin Energy Saver
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 18.0 for the Michelin Energy Saver.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental PremiumContact 7 or Michelin Energy Saver?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Energy Saver.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Energy Saver 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 Michelin Energy Saver.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Energy Saver shows better mileage performance than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental PremiumContact 7 appears in 30 independent tests, Michelin Energy Saver 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 →