Michelin Energy Saver vs Michelin Power GP2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Energy Saver and Michelin Power GP2 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 Michelin Energy Saver performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 1 test.
How the Michelin Power GP2 performs. It takes the win in wet. 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 Michelin Energy Saver and Michelin Power GP2 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 noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Energy Saver | Michelin Power GP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 10.4 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.3 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Energy Saver
Michelin Power GP2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Energy Saver | Michelin Power GP2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 16.5 | Avg rank 7.0 | Michelin Power GP2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.5 | Avg rank 10.0 | Michelin Energy Saver |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 11.0 | No data | Michelin Energy Saver |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 2.0 1 | No data | Michelin Energy Saver |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 18.0 | No data | Michelin Energy Saver |
💧 Wet: Michelin Energy Saver vs Michelin Power GP2
The Michelin Power GP2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 16.5 for the Michelin Energy Saver.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Energy Saver vs Michelin Power GP2
The Michelin Energy Saver wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 10.0 for the Michelin Power GP2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Energy Saver vs Michelin Power GP2
The Michelin Energy Saver wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Power GP2.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Energy Saver vs Michelin Power GP2
The Michelin Energy Saver wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Power GP2.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Energy Saver vs Michelin Power GP2
The Michelin Energy Saver wins this category with an average rank of 18.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Power GP2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Energy Saver or Michelin Power GP2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Power GP2 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Energy Saver.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Energy Saver averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Power GP2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Energy Saver ranks better than the Michelin Power GP2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Energy Saver shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Power GP2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Energy Saver appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Power GP2 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 →