74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
62/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
75/100
119 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental Premium Contact 5 vs Continental Sport 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
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
72/100
225 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental Premium Contact 5 — better comfort and treadwear. Pick the Continental Sport Contact 5 if dry and wet matter most to you.
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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)
Sport Contact 5 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 | Sport Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 75 | 100 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 86 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 98% | 100% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Sport Contact 5 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 | Sport Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | 94 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 82 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 87% | 99% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 | Sport Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 1 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 5 leads by 33
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 | Sport Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | 26 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 73 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 | Sport Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 54 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 5 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 | Sport Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 51 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 5 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 | Sport Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 76 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental Premium Contact 5 | Continental Sport Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 71 |
| Dry | 80 | 94 |
| Wet | 84 | 89 |
| Snow | 1 | – |
| Comfort | 78 | 45 |
| Noise | 54 | – |
| Treadwear | 58 | 51 |
| Handling | 77 | 76 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 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 | 98% #6/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | -2.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 83% #6/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 96% #3/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | -13.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 50% #2/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | -35.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #12/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 98% #3/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | -4.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 90% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 67% #4/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | +23.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 78% #8/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | -22 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 80% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | -20 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 87% #4/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | -12 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Continental Sport Contact 5 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in wet and dry grip, offering exceptional confidence and handling for spirited drivers. However, the consensus is heavily polarized by its rapid tread wear, with a significant number of users reporting premature replacement intervals that diminish the tire's overall value proposition.
Pros
- Exceptional grip in both wet and dry conditions
- High levels of steering precision and driver feedback
- Strong braking performance
- Good comfort and relatively low road noise for a performance tire
Cons
- Rapid and often premature tread wear
- High price point relative to longevity
- Performance degradation as tread depth decreases
- Soft sidewalls prone to damage from potholes or curbs
Observations
- Users with high-torque or heavy vehicles (e.g., Audi Q5, Mercedes C-Class, BMW 3-series) frequently report the fastest tread wear, often requiring replacement under 10,000 miles.
- Drivers of lighter, smaller vehicles (e.g., Fiesta, lightweight sports cars) report significantly better longevity, suggesting the compound is highly sensitive to vehicle weight and load.
- The 'ContiSeal' (self-sealing) variants are noted for better durability in some instances, though they remain expensive.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental Premium Contact 5 | B · Continental Sport Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Continental
71
/ 100
Continental
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5 — better comfort and treadwear. Pick the Continental Sport Contact 5 if dry and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental Premium Contact 5 scores 78 vs 45 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental Sport Contact 5 scores 94 vs 80 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental Premium Contact 5 scores 58 vs 51 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental Sport Contact 5 scores 89 vs 84 on wet.
Tire A · Continental Premium Contact 5
Tire B · Continental Sport 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.