Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV and Pirelli Scorpion Verde appear in 13 tests, 2 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 9 tests.
How the Pirelli Scorpion Verde performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 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 Sport 4 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Scorpion Verde still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pirelli Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | SUV | SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 9 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.9 | 5.4 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 96.4 | 85.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pirelli Scorpion Verde | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.8 936 | Avg rank 4.6 11 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.6 432 | Avg rank 4.9 11 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.2 24 | Avg rank 5.0 13 | Pirelli Scorpion Verde |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 3.5 1 | No data | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.3 22 | Avg rank 6.3 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 4.6 for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 4.9 for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde
The Pirelli Scorpion Verde wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.2 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 6.3 for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Pirelli Scorpion Verde?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Scorpion Verde across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Scorpion Verde ranks better than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV appears in 9 independent tests, Pirelli Scorpion Verde in 4, with 2 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 →
