Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV appear in 26 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 Pilot Alpin 5 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 20 tests.
How the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 6 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 Pilot Alpin 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 20 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 4.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.4 | 91.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.6 197 | Avg rank 5.7 115 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.7 17112 | Avg rank 3.6 41 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 24106 | Avg rank 3.2 1014 | Tie |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | No data | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.2 765 | Avg rank 4.6 8 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 3 | No data | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.3 3 | Avg rank 3.7 111 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV |
💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 5.6 and 5.7.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 3.6 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Both tires perform similarly in snow, with average ranks of 3.2 and 3.2.
🧊 Ice: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 6.2 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 7.3 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV ranks better than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 appears in 20 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV in 6.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
