Continental SportContact 7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Continental SportContact 7 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Continental SportContact 7 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 are Max Performance Summer tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.
Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been five tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental SportContact 7 | four | |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | one |
While it might look like the Continental SportContact 7 is better than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Dry Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 3.07% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:33.3M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 34.7M |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:31.6M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 32.5M |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:35.2M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 35.5M |
| 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:34.9M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 36.8M |
| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:34.09M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 34.97M |
Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 was 1.2% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:98.5s | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 100.1s |
| 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:82.5s | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 83.1s |
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 was 0.52% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:115.2Km/H | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 114.6Km/H |
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 scored 20% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:5 Points | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 4 Points |
Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 0.39% less distance than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:38.8M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 39.1M |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:38.1M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 39.9M |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:28.4M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 29.2M |
| 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:35M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 31.6M |
| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:24.49M | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 24.37M |
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 3.12% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:34.2M | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 35.3M |
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 1.24% faster around a wet lap than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
Continental SportContact 7:69.2s | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 67.9s |
| 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:91.8s | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 91.1s |
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 0.12% faster around a wet lap than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:84.7Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 84.8Km/H |
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 scored 40% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:5 Points | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 3 Points |
Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 0.17% faster around a wet circle than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Wet Circle: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:11.09s | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 11.13s |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:13.45s | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 13.52s |
| 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:28.4s | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 28.2s |
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 floated at a 0.9% higher speed than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:75.6Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 77.9Km/H |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:79.4Km/H | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 77.1Km/H |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:79.6Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 79.9Km/H |
| 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:84.8Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 88Km/H |
| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:78.1Km/H | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 78.2Km/H |
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 slipped out at a 12.78% higher speed than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:2.35m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 2.96m/sec2 |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:2.9m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 3m/sec2 |
| 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:0.7m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 0.85m/sec2 |
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:4 Points | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 4 Points |
Subj. Noise
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performed equally well in subj. noise tests.
Best In Subj. Noise: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:8.7 Points | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.7 Points |
| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:4 Points | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 4 Points |
Noise
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during three noise tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 measured 2.15% quieter than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Noise: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:67.5dB | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 68.3dB |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:69dB | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 72dB |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:72.3dB | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 73.1dB |
Wear
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one wear tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is predicted to cover 23.05% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Wear: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:43400KM | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 56400KM |
Value
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one value tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 proved to have a 15.58% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Value: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:12.26Price/1000 | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 10.35Price/1000 |
Price
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during two price tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 cost 9.06% less than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Price: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:455 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 500 |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:750 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 825 |
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 had a 0.48% lower rolling resistance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:8.38kg / t | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.62kg / t |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:8.26kg / t | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.37kg / t |
| 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:7.63kg / t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 7.45kg / t |
| 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:8.89kg / t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.86kg / t |
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 used 1.79% less fuel than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Continental SportContact 7:5.5l/100km | Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 5.6l/100km |
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 emitted 11.51% less particle wear matter than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Continental SportContact 7:63.4mg/km/t | ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 56.1mg/km/t |
Real World Driver Reviews
Continental SportContact 7 Driver Reviews
Drivers overwhelmingly praise the Continental SportContact 7 for exceptional dry and wet grip, sharp handling/turn-in, and strong braking, often outperforming PS4S, PZ4 and Asy6. Comfort and noise are mixed, and many report fast wear—especially with spirited/track use—though a minority note decent longevity; overall sentiment is strongly positive with wet/dry performance as standout strengths.
Based on 78 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Driver Reviews
Across 75 reviews, drivers largely praise the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 for outstanding wet and dry grip, confidence-inspiring stability, and strong comfort/refinement for daily use. Many report very good to exceptional tread life, though a notable minority cite quicker wear, understeer/numb steering feel, and occasional out-of-round/noise issues; overall sentiment is strongly positive for road-focused performance.
Based on 81 reviews with an average rating of 86%
Conclusion
In conclusion the Continental SportContact 7 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking - concrete, subj. wet handling, noise, price, rolling resistance and fuel consumption, while the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performed better in wet braking, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, wear, value and abrasion.
Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in dry handling, wet handling, subj. comfort and subj. noise, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.
Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Continental SportContact 7 seems to be the best tire overall.
However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.
Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Continental SportContact 7
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental SportContact 7 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.