74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
69/100
91 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental Eco Contact 5 vs Continental Premium Contact 5 — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
62/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
75/100
119 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Continental Eco Contact 5 and Continental Premium Contact 5 are within 2 points overall. Continental Eco Contact 5 is stronger on treadwear. Continental Premium Contact 5 is stronger on comfort, handling and wet.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 5 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Eco Contact 5 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 87 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 94% | 98% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 5 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Eco Contact 5 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 83 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 97% | 87% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Eco Contact 5 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 1 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 5 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Eco Contact 5 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 79 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Eco Contact 5 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 54 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Eco Contact 5 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Eco Contact 5 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 58 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 5 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Eco Contact 5 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 77 |
| DriverReviews owners | 84 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental Eco Contact 5 | Continental Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 74 |
| Dry | 77 | 80 |
| Wet | 77 | 84 |
| Snow | – | 1 |
| Comfort | 68 | 78 |
| Noise | – | 54 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 58 |
| Handling | 69 | 77 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #8/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 98% #6/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | -3.5 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 82% #1/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | +18 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 20% #5/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | -7.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 90% #11/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 94% #12/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | -3.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% #3/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 87% #4/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | +9.2 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental EcoContact 5 is a polarizing tire that excels in fuel efficiency and longevity but receives significant criticism for its wet-weather performance and road noise. While many users praise its low rolling resistance and durability, a substantial portion of the user base reports poor traction in wet conditions and high noise levels on coarse road surfaces.
Pros
- Excellent fuel economy and low rolling resistance
- High tread longevity and durability
- Reliable and predictable dry-weather handling
- Consistent performance across a wide range of vehicle types
Cons
- Poor wet-weather grip and increased risk of aquaplaning
- High road noise on coarse or uneven asphalt
- Thin sidewalls prone to bulging or damage from potholes
- Performance degradation as tread depth decreases
Observations
- Users with smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Fiat 500, Renault Clio) frequently reported issues with wet-weather traction and wheel spin.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with high-torque engines noted that the tire's performance in the wet was particularly underwhelming during acceleration.
- Owners of vehicles with 17-inch or larger wheels reported higher sensitivity to road noise and surface imperfections.
The Continental PremiumContact 5 is widely regarded as a high-performance touring tire that excels in wet and dry grip, offering a comfortable and quiet ride. While users frequently praise its safety and handling capabilities, the consensus is heavily polarized by its rapid tread wear and soft sidewall construction, which some drivers find detrimental to steering feedback and longevity.
Pros
- Exceptional grip in both wet and dry road conditions
- High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise
- Predictable and safe handling characteristics
- Strong braking performance
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering feedback and body roll
- Performance degradation as the tread depth decreases
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage
Observations
- Drivers of heavier vehicles and SUVs frequently report faster-than-expected tread wear and a lack of sidewall stiffness during cornering.
- Users of smaller, lighter vehicles often praise the tire's comfort and noise reduction, though some note it feels less 'sporty' than previous tires like the Bridgestone Turanza.
- Several owners of high-torque diesel engines reported issues with wheelspin, suggesting the tire may struggle with immediate torque delivery on certain platforms.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental Eco Contact 5 | B · Continental Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Continental
74
/ 100
Continental
Too close to call: Continental Eco Contact 5 and Continental Premium Contact 5 are within 2 points overall. Continental Eco Contact 5 is stronger on treadwear. Continental Premium Contact 5 is stronger on comfort, handling and wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental Eco Contact 5 scores 74 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental Premium Contact 5 scores 78 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental Premium Contact 5 scores 77 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental Premium Contact 5 scores 84 vs 77 on wet.
Tire A · Continental Eco Contact 5
Tire B · Continental Premium Contact 5
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.