Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 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 Diablo Rosso IV 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 Diablo Rosso IV performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Pirelli Scorpion Elect performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. 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 Diablo Rosso IV and Pirelli Scorpion Elect are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV | Pirelli Scorpion Elect |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #4 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 86.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV | Pirelli Scorpion Elect | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 8.0 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 10.0 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 6.5 1 | Pirelli Scorpion Elect |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 9.0 | Pirelli Scorpion Elect |
💧 Wet: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV vs Pirelli Scorpion Elect
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 8.0 and 8.0.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV vs Pirelli Scorpion Elect
The Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 10.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion Elect.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV vs Pirelli Scorpion Elect
The Pirelli Scorpion Elect wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV vs Pirelli Scorpion Elect
The Pirelli Scorpion Elect wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 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 Scorpion Elect ranks better than the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 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 →