Cooper RS3 RS vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Cooper RS3 RS and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appear in 32 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 Cooper RS3 RS performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 31 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 Cooper RS3 RS and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 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 dry
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Cooper RS3 RS | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 31 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.5 | 5.6 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 83.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Cooper RS3 RS
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Cooper RS3 RS | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | No data | Avg rank 5.4 101310 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 4.3 10712 | Cooper RS3 RS |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 5.6 146 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 3.6 722 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
💧 Wet: Cooper RS3 RS vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to no data for the Cooper RS3 RS.
☀️ Dry: Cooper RS3 RS vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Cooper RS3 RS wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 4.3 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Cooper RS3 RS vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to no data for the Cooper RS3 RS.
📏 Mileage: Cooper RS3 RS vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to no data for the Cooper RS3 RS.
🔋 Efficiency: Cooper RS3 RS vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to no data for the Cooper RS3 RS.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Cooper RS3 RS or Pirelli P Zero PZ4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks higher on average than the Cooper RS3 RS.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Cooper RS3 RS averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks better than the Cooper RS3 RS.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 shows better mileage performance than the Cooper RS3 RS.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Cooper RS3 RS appears in 1 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 in 31.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →