Continental UltraContact UC7 vs Dunlop SP SPORT 5000: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental UltraContact UC7 and Dunlop SP SPORT 5000 appear in 1 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 UltraContact UC7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
How the Dunlop SP SPORT 5000 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 UltraContact UC7 and Dunlop SP SPORT 5000 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Dunlop SP SPORT 5000's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental UltraContact UC7 | Dunlop SP SPORT 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Summer |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 0 |
| Best rank | #1 | — |
| Avg rank | 3.1 | — |
| Latest test | 2023 | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.3 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Continental UltraContact UC7
Dunlop SP SPORT 5000
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental UltraContact UC7 | Dunlop SP SPORT 5000 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.3 2 | No data | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.3 2 | No data | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.5 2 | No data | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | No data | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
💧 Wet: Continental UltraContact UC7 vs Dunlop SP SPORT 5000
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to no data for the Dunlop SP SPORT 5000.
☀️ Dry: Continental UltraContact UC7 vs Dunlop SP SPORT 5000
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to no data for the Dunlop SP SPORT 5000.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental UltraContact UC7 vs Dunlop SP SPORT 5000
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to no data for the Dunlop SP SPORT 5000.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental UltraContact UC7 vs Dunlop SP SPORT 5000
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop SP SPORT 5000.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental UltraContact UC7 or Dunlop SP SPORT 5000?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental UltraContact UC7 ranks higher on average than the Dunlop SP SPORT 5000.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental UltraContact UC7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop SP SPORT 5000 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental UltraContact UC7 ranks better than the Dunlop SP SPORT 5000.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental UltraContact UC7 appears in 1 independent tests, Dunlop SP SPORT 5000 in 0.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
