Tests 73 · 4 tests Owners 64 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test (straight aqua)
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Continental Premium Contact 5 vs Michelin Energy Saver — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Premium Contact 5 leads, 69–68 Narrow edge
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Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 66 · 137 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test (wear)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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71
Dry
Premium Contact 5 +269Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) 71 70 Reviews found online 70 66 Dry Braking (% of best) 95% 92% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 98% -
76
Wet
Premium Contact 5 +868Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) 78 70 Reviews found online 73 65 Wet Braking (% of best) 95% 89% Wet Handling (% of best) 97% 95% -
71
Comfort
Premium Contact 5 +368Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 66 66 -
68
Noise
Level68Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) 70 72 Reviews found online – 62 -
61
Treadwear
Energy Saver +1071Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) 69 73 Reviews found online 48 68 -
66
Handling
Premium Contact 5 +363Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 Energy Saver Reviews found online 66 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental Premium Contact 5 | Michelin Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 68 |
| Dry | 71 | 69 |
| Wet | 76 | 68 |
| Comfort | 71 | 68 |
| Noise | 68 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 71 |
| Handling | 66 | 63 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Premium Contact 5
68
/ 100
Energy Saver
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 | Premium Contact 5 | Energy Saver | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #6/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 92% #13/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +3.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #8/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 98% #7/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 93% #6/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 88% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +4.9 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 96% #10/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 99% #5/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | −2.8 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 99% #2/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | 67% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +32.3 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 60% #15/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 69% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | −9.2 | Same test |
| Wear | Other | 77% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 95% #2/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | −18.8 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | 20% #5/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | −7.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 95% #8/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +5.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #17/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 0% #2/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Same test |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #6/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 89% #17/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +6.6 | Same test |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #6/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 95% #16/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +2.1 | Same test |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Premium Contact 5
Pros
- Exceptional grip in both wet and dry road conditions
- High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise
- Predictable and safe handling characteristics
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering feedback and body roll
- Performance degradation as the tread depth decreases
Tire B Energy Saver
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long-lasting durability
- Noticeable improvements in fuel economy and low rolling resistance
- Low road noise and high levels of driving comfort
Cons
- Subpar wet-weather grip and traction, especially as the tires age
- Prone to dry rotting, cracking, and hardening after a few years
- Poor performance and sliding in cold or winter conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental Premium Contact 5 | B · Michelin Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 23 | 4 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 17″ | 15″ – 16″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Continental Premium Contact 5
68
/ 100
Michelin Energy Saver
Too close to call: Continental Premium Contact 5 and Michelin Energy Saver are within 2 points overall. Continental Premium Contact 5 is stronger on wet, comfort and handling. Michelin Energy Saver is stronger on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Energy Saver scores 71 vs 61 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental Premium Contact 5 scores 76 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental Premium Contact 5 scores 71 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental Premium Contact 5 scores 66 vs 63 on handling.
Tire A · Continental Premium Contact 5
Tire B · Michelin Energy Saver
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.