Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Imperial Ecodriver 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Imperial Ecodriver 5 appear in 23 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Imperial Ecodriver 5 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Imperial Ecodriver 5 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 Imperial Ecodriver 5's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Imperial Ecodriver 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #22 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 27.7 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Imperial Ecodriver 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Imperial Ecodriver 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 33.0 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 23.0 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | No data | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | No data | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | No data | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Imperial Ecodriver 5
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 33.0 for the Imperial Ecodriver 5.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Imperial Ecodriver 5
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 23.0 for the Imperial Ecodriver 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Imperial Ecodriver 5
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecodriver 5.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Imperial Ecodriver 5
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecodriver 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Imperial Ecodriver 5
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecodriver 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Imperial Ecodriver 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks higher on average than the Imperial Ecodriver 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Imperial Ecodriver 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks better than the Imperial Ecodriver 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Imperial Ecodriver 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Imperial Ecodriver 5 in 1, 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 →
