Pirelli Cinturato P5 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 Pirelli Cinturato P5 and Pirelli Scorpion appear in 5 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 Pirelli Cinturato P5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
How the Pirelli Scorpion performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 Pirelli Cinturato P5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Scorpion making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Pirelli Cinturato P5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Pirelli Scorpion's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli Cinturato P5 | Pirelli Scorpion |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.9 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.8 | 87 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Cinturato P5
Pirelli Scorpion
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato P5 | Pirelli Scorpion | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.0 12 | Avg rank 5.2 22 | Pirelli Cinturato P5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Avg rank 4.3 21 | Pirelli Cinturato P5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 4.3 32 | Pirelli Cinturato P5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 9.5 | Pirelli Cinturato P5 |
💧 Wet: Pirelli Cinturato P5 vs Pirelli Scorpion
The Pirelli Cinturato P5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.2 for the Pirelli Scorpion.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli Cinturato P5 vs Pirelli Scorpion
The Pirelli Cinturato P5 wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 4.3 for the Pirelli Scorpion.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato P5 vs Pirelli Scorpion
The Pirelli Cinturato P5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.3 for the Pirelli Scorpion.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Cinturato P5 vs Pirelli Scorpion
The Pirelli Cinturato P5 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 9.5 for the Pirelli Scorpion.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Cinturato P5 or Pirelli Scorpion?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P5 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Scorpion.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Cinturato P5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Scorpion across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Cinturato P5 ranks better than the Pirelli Scorpion.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli Cinturato P5 appears in 1 independent tests, Pirelli Scorpion in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →