Continental SportContact 7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental SportContact 7 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S appear in 49 tests, 10 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 SportContact 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 20 tests.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 29 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 4 S is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Continental SportContact 7 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 mileage
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental SportContact 7 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track, UUHP | UUHP/Track |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 20 | 29 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.9 | 87.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental SportContact 7
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental SportContact 7 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.7 2288 | Avg rank 4.2 111011 | Continental SportContact 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.5 2283 | Avg rank 3.1 141910 | Continental SportContact 7 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 1.7 21 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.4 958 | Avg rank 4.1 101110 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.0 | No data | Continental SportContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.2 12 | Avg rank 5.7 31 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 10 independent tests:
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💧 Wet: Continental SportContact 7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
The Continental SportContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 4.2 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
☀️ Dry: Continental SportContact 7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
The Continental SportContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 3.1 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
❄️ Snow: Continental SportContact 7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to no data for the Continental SportContact 7.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental SportContact 7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 4.4 for the Continental SportContact 7.
📏 Mileage: Continental SportContact 7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
The Continental SportContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental SportContact 7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.2 for the Continental SportContact 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental SportContact 7 or Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental SportContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental SportContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S ranks better than the Continental SportContact 7.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental SportContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental SportContact 7 appears in 20 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S in 29, with 10 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 →