Michelin Energy Saver vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    2026 test data · 11 independent tests

    Michelin Energy Saver vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 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 Primacy 4 Plus appear in 11 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 mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 10 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 Primacy 4 Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Energy Saver still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Energy SaverMichelin Primacy 4 Plus
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used110
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank10.46.5
    Latest test20182025
    Tire Lab Score91.392.3

    Tire Lab Score

    91.3
    Excellent · Summer
    92.3
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Energy SaverMichelin Primacy 4 PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 16.5
    Avg rank 5.6
    264
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 9.5
    Avg rank 4.6
    45
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 11.0
    Avg rank 8.3
    215
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Avg rank 12.7
    11
    Michelin Energy Saver
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 18.0
    Avg rank 7.7
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    💧 Wet: Michelin Energy Saver vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 16.5 for the Michelin Energy Saver.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin Energy Saver vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 9.5 for the Michelin Energy Saver.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Energy Saver vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 11.0 for the Michelin Energy Saver.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin Energy Saver vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Michelin Energy Saver wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 12.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Energy Saver vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 18.0 for the Michelin Energy Saver.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin Energy Saver or Michelin Primacy 4 Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus ranks higher on average than the Michelin Energy Saver.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Energy Saver across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus ranks better than the Michelin Energy Saver.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Energy Saver shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin Energy Saver appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 4 Plus in 10.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →