Dunlop Sport Classic vs Dunlop Sportsmart MK4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Dunlop Sport Classic and Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 appear in 2 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 Dunlop Sport Classic performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 1 test.
How the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 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 Dunlop Sport Classic and Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 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 Sportsmart MK4's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Sport Classic | Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.3 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.3 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Sport Classic
Dunlop Sportsmart MK4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Sport Classic | Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.8 111 | Avg rank 12.0 | Dunlop Sport Classic |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 4.0 | Dunlop Sport Classic |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 1 | No data | Dunlop Sport Classic |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | No data | Dunlop Sport Classic |
💧 Wet: Dunlop Sport Classic vs Dunlop Sportsmart MK4
The Dunlop Sport Classic wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 12.0 for the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Sport Classic vs Dunlop Sportsmart MK4
The Dunlop Sport Classic wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.0 for the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Sport Classic vs Dunlop Sportsmart MK4
The Dunlop Sport Classic wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Sport Classic vs Dunlop Sportsmart MK4
The Dunlop Sport Classic wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop Sport Classic or Dunlop Sportsmart MK4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop Sport Classic ranks higher on average than the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop Sport Classic averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Dunlop Sport Classic ranks better than the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Sport Classic appears in 1 independent tests, Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 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 →
