Imperial Ecodriver 5 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    2026 test data · 25 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Imperial Ecodriver 5 vs Michelin Primacy 4: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Imperial Ecodriver 5 and Michelin Primacy 4 appear in 25 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 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.

    How the Michelin Primacy 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 24 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 Imperial Ecodriver 5 and Michelin Primacy 4 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 prefer the Imperial Ecodriver 5's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricImperial Ecodriver 5Michelin Primacy 4
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used124
    Best rank#22#1
    Avg rank27.76.0
    Latest test20212022
    Tire Lab Score94.6

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    94.6
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryImperial Ecodriver 5Michelin Primacy 4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 33.0
    Avg rank 5.4
    768
    Michelin Primacy 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 23.0
    Avg rank 5.2
    755
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 5.7
    677
    Michelin Primacy 4
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 2.7
    2
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 9.6
    1
    Michelin Primacy 4

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Imperial Ecodriver 5 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 33.0 for the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    ☀️ Dry: Imperial Ecodriver 5 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 23.0 for the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Imperial Ecodriver 5 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    📏 Mileage: Imperial Ecodriver 5 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    🔋 Efficiency: Imperial Ecodriver 5 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Imperial Ecodriver 5 or Michelin Primacy 4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks higher on average than the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Primacy 4 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 Michelin Primacy 4 ranks better than the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 shows better mileage performance than the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Imperial Ecodriver 5 appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 4 in 24, 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 →