Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus appear in 34 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 tests.
How the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 2 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 32 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.1 | 81.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 9115 | Avg rank 4.0 2 | Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.9 22148 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 271512 | Avg rank 4.0 3 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.7 111 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 255 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.5 2 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.4 23 | Avg rank 5.0 | Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
The Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 4.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
The Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.8 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
The Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.4 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate 2 or Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus ranks higher on average than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus ranks better than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 appears in 32 independent tests, Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
