Pirelli Scorpion Winter vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter and Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 appear in 8 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 Scorpion Winter performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 5 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 Scorpion Winter 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Scorpion Winter still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Choose Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli Scorpion Winter | Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | SUV Winter | SUV Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.4 | 91.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli Scorpion Winter | Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 111 | Avg rank 5.8 211 | Pirelli Scorpion Winter |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.0 112 | Avg rank 5.2 131 | Pirelli Scorpion Winter |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 5.2 22 | Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 | Avg rank 5.4 112 | Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.3 1 | Avg rank 3.2 111 | Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 |
💧 Wet: Pirelli Scorpion Winter vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
The Pirelli Scorpion Winter wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.8 for the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli Scorpion Winter vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
The Pirelli Scorpion Winter wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.2 for the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2.
❄️ Snow: Pirelli Scorpion Winter vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 6.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Scorpion Winter vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.8 for the Pirelli Scorpion Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Scorpion Winter vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 6.3 for the Pirelli Scorpion Winter.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Scorpion Winter or Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Scorpion Winter averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ranks better than the Pirelli Scorpion Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli Scorpion Winter appears in 3 independent tests, Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 in 5.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →