Continental Sport Contact 5 vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental Sport Contact 5 and Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appear in 33 tests, 1 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 Sport Contact 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 30 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 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Continental Sport Contact 5 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 if
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Continental Sport Contact 5 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 3 | 30 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.7 | 8.0 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.7 | 86.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental Sport Contact 5
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental Sport Contact 5 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 12 | Avg rank 7.7 692 | Continental Sport Contact 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.7 2 | Avg rank 8.0 27 | Continental Sport Contact 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.6 | Avg rank 7.9 33 | Continental Sport Contact 5 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.4 11 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.5 | Avg rank 7.1 3 | Continental Sport Contact 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Continental Sport Contact 5 vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Continental Sport Contact 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 7.7 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
☀️ Dry: Continental Sport Contact 5 vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Continental Sport Contact 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental Sport Contact 5 vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Continental Sport Contact 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 7.9 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
📏 Mileage: Continental Sport Contact 5 vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the Continental Sport Contact 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental Sport Contact 5 vs Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Continental Sport Contact 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 7.1 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental Sport Contact 5 or Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental Sport Contact 5 ranks higher on average than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental Sport Contact 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental Sport Contact 5 ranks better than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 shows better mileage performance than the Continental Sport Contact 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental Sport Contact 5 appears in 3 independent tests, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 in 30, with 1 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 →