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    Pirelli CINTURATO P7 vs Pirelli Scorpion

    2026 test data · 11 independent tests

    Pirelli CINTURATO P7 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 P7 and Pirelli Scorpion appear in 11 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 P7 performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 7 tests.

    How the Pirelli Scorpion performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. 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 P7 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 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Pirelli Scorpion if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricPirelli CINTURATO P7Pirelli Scorpion
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used74
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.94.6
    Latest test20232025
    Tire Lab Score88.187

    Tire Lab Score

    88.1
    Very Good · Summer
    87
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryPirelli CINTURATO P7Pirelli ScorpionWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.2
    16
    Avg rank 5.2
    22
    Pirelli Scorpion
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.8
    12
    Avg rank 4.3
    21
    Pirelli Scorpion
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.7
    313
    Avg rank 4.3
    32
    Pirelli Scorpion
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 11.0
    		No data
    Pirelli CINTURATO P7
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.8
    1
    Avg rank 9.5
    Pirelli CINTURATO P7

    💧 Wet: Pirelli CINTURATO P7 vs Pirelli Scorpion

    The Pirelli Scorpion wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 5.2 for the Pirelli CINTURATO P7.

    ☀️ Dry: Pirelli CINTURATO P7 vs Pirelli Scorpion

    The Pirelli Scorpion wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.8 for the Pirelli CINTURATO P7.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli CINTURATO P7 vs Pirelli Scorpion

    The Pirelli Scorpion wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 4.7 for the Pirelli CINTURATO P7.

    📏 Mileage: Pirelli CINTURATO P7 vs Pirelli Scorpion

    The Pirelli CINTURATO P7 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion.

    🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli CINTURATO P7 vs Pirelli Scorpion

    The Pirelli CINTURATO P7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 9.5 for the Pirelli Scorpion.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Pirelli CINTURATO P7 or Pirelli Scorpion?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Scorpion ranks higher on average than the Pirelli CINTURATO P7.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli Scorpion averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 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 Pirelli CINTURATO P7.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Scorpion.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Pirelli CINTURATO P7 appears in 7 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 →