Michelin Primacy 4 vs Pirelli Scorpion: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Primacy 4 and Pirelli Scorpion appear in 28 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 Primacy 4 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 24 tests.
How the Pirelli Scorpion performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, 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 Primacy 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Scorpion still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Primacy 4 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Primacy 4 | Pirelli Scorpion |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 24 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.0 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.6 | 87 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Primacy 4
Pirelli Scorpion
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Primacy 4 | Pirelli Scorpion | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 768 | Avg rank 5.2 22 | Pirelli Scorpion |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.2 755 | Avg rank 4.3 21 | Pirelli Scorpion |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.7 677 | Avg rank 4.3 32 | Pirelli Scorpion |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 2.7 2 | No data | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Avg rank 9.5 | Pirelli Scorpion |
💧 Wet: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Pirelli Scorpion
The Pirelli Scorpion wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 5.4 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Pirelli Scorpion
The Pirelli Scorpion wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.2 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Pirelli Scorpion
The Pirelli Scorpion wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Pirelli Scorpion
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Pirelli Scorpion
The Pirelli Scorpion wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 9.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Primacy 4 or Pirelli Scorpion?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Scorpion ranks higher on average than the Michelin Primacy 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Scorpion averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Primacy 4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Scorpion ranks better than the Michelin Primacy 4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Scorpion.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Primacy 4 appears in 24 independent tests, Pirelli Scorpion in 4.
Also compare
Michelin Primacy 4 vs…
Pirelli Scorpion vs…
Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
