Pirelli Cinturato P5 vs Pirelli Scorpion Elect: 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 Elect appear in 2 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 Elect performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 1 test.
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 Elect 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 Elect's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli Cinturato P5 | Pirelli Scorpion Elect |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 2.9 | 7.2 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.8 | 86.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Cinturato P5
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato P5 | Pirelli Scorpion Elect | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.0 12 | Avg rank 8.0 | Pirelli Cinturato P5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Avg rank 10.0 | Pirelli Cinturato P5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 6.5 1 | Pirelli Cinturato P5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 9.0 | Pirelli Cinturato P5 |
💧 Wet: Pirelli Cinturato P5 vs Pirelli Scorpion Elect
The Pirelli Cinturato P5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 8.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion Elect.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli Cinturato P5 vs Pirelli Scorpion Elect
The Pirelli Cinturato P5 wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 10.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion Elect.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato P5 vs Pirelli Scorpion Elect
The Pirelli Cinturato P5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.5 for the Pirelli Scorpion Elect.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Cinturato P5 vs Pirelli Scorpion Elect
The Pirelli Cinturato P5 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 9.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion Elect.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Cinturato P5 or Pirelli Scorpion Elect?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P5 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Scorpion Elect.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Cinturato P5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Scorpion Elect 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 Elect.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli Cinturato P5 appears in 1 independent tests, Pirelli Scorpion Elect in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →