Continental Premium SPORTCONTACT 6
9.0 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 13 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 72 available 
tested only in R19, R20 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested only in R19, R20 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
49 898 Ft
in 245/40 R18
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index
Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
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SpeedSI index
Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Tyre variants (2)
Your size 245/40 R18 97Y XL EAN: 4019238298468 SAP: 3152600000
CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 6, FR, MO1
C B B Price from 49 898 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
OE: Mercedes 
Rim protection Your size 245/40 R18 97Y XL EAN: 4019238820423 SAP: 3583550000
CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 6 FR
C A B Price from 52 819 Ft Reinforced profile OE: Mercedes Rim protection 
Suitable for EVs Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4019238298468
Current prices for size 245/40 R18.
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In stock
49 898 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
49 898 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock Year of manufacture: 2024
51 822 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 3 days
52 919 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
54 865 Ft
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Rating and verdict
How the Continental SPORTCONTACT 6 evaluated
9.0 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,0 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 72 available
tested only in R19, R20 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured incomplete measurement: no wear measurement 
wear not measured ✓ Disciplines
Wet beats 77 of 94
82 +5,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 76 of 94
89 +11,3 %
Aquaplaning
beats 45 of 78
63 +1,0 %
wet handling
beats 58 of 81
83 +2,9 %
Dry beats 85 of 94
91 +3,7 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 85 of 94
95 +6,8 %
dry handling
beats 72 of 82
95 +2,0 %
Economy beats 50 of 81
62 −2,8 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 38 of 79
40 −6,1 %
Noise and comfort beats 50 of 78
65 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 69 of 77
88 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 32 of 67
48 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 91 % Wet 82 % Weakness
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) −6 % below average 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Test winner 5× 1st place in 5 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 10× 1st–3rd place in 10 tests counted in PTI
Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
Maximum performance for sports cars
Extreme grip in the dry and the wet
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
OE Approved directly by the carmaker
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Continental SPORTCONTACT 6 stands in size 245/40 R18
Compared with 41 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 9,0 49 898 Ft
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.8 44 945 Ft better and cheaper 
Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7 9.7 50 637 Ft 
Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 9.6 48 995 Ft better and cheaper 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 9.5 48 078 Ft better and cheaper 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 52 937 Ft 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.3 54 776 Ft 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S 9.2 58 736 Ft 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 5 9.1 51 848 Ft 
Pirelli PZERO (PZ5) 9.0 49 685 Ft Continental SPORTCONTACT 6 9.0 49 898 Ft This tyre 
Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 6 8.8 50 394 Ft 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.8 56 647 Ft 
Kumho PS72 8.5 37 464 Ft 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.5 49 958 Ft 
Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.4 49 440 Ft 
Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 56 281 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 39 779 Ft 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT 8.0 51 475 Ft 
Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 7.9 47 384 Ft 
Kumho PS71 ECSTA 7.8 45 988 Ft 
Hankook K117 VENTUS S1 EVO2 7.7 43 654 Ft 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 7.6 51 084 Ft 
Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.6 39 014 Ft 
Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 43 556 Ft 
Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.5 41 175 Ft 
Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.3 48 868 Ft 
Bridgestone S001 7.3 74 334 Ft 
Yokohama V107 7.3 42 589 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC VORTI+ 7.3 92 822 Ft 
Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 41 732 Ft 
Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 41 742 Ft 
Pirelli PZERO 7.0 48 977 Ft 
Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 38 959 Ft 
Debica PRESTO UHP 2 6.9 42 408 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-LIFE 3 6.9 38 046 Ft 
Giti GITISPORT S2 6.8 46 219 Ft 
Yokohama V701 6.5 40 553 Ft 
Yokohama V105 6.2 42 038 Ft 
Nexen N'FERA SU1 5.6 44 792 Ft 
Barum BRAVURIS 6 5.6 36 652 Ft 
Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 5.4 33 580 Ft 5,4 Median 7,7 9,8
5.4 weakest in the group Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 33 580 Ft −16 318 Ft 9.8 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 44 945 Ft −4 953 Ft
Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 33 580 Ft −16 318 Ft 9.8 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 44 945 Ft −4 953 Ft rank in the group of 41 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,7
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 3 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (41)
- 1. 9.8 44 945 Ft −4 953 Ft
- 2. 9.7 50 637 Ft +739 Ft
- 3. 9.6 48 995 Ft −903 Ft
- 4. 9.5 48 078 Ft −1 820 Ft
- 5. 9.4 52 937 Ft +3 039 Ft
- 6. 9.3 54 776 Ft +4 878 Ft
- 7. 9.2 58 736 Ft +8 838 Ft
- 8. 9.1 51 848 Ft +1 951 Ft
- 9. 9.0 49 685 Ft −213 Ft
- 9. 9.0 49 898 Ft
- 11. 8.8 50 394 Ft +496 Ft
- 11. 8.8 56 647 Ft +6 749 Ft
- 13. 8.5 37 464 Ft −12 434 Ft
- 13. 8.5 49 958 Ft +60 Ft
- 15. 8.4 49 440 Ft −458 Ft
- 16. 8.2 56 281 Ft +6 383 Ft
- 17. 8.1 39 779 Ft −10 119 Ft
- 18. 8.0 51 475 Ft +1 577 Ft
- 19. 7.9 47 384 Ft −2 514 Ft
- 20. 7.8 45 988 Ft −3 910 Ft
- 21. 7.7 43 654 Ft −6 244 Ft
- 22. 7.6 51 084 Ft +1 187 Ft
- 22. 7.6 39 014 Ft −10 884 Ft
- 24. 7.5 43 556 Ft −6 342 Ft
- 24. 7.5 41 175 Ft −8 723 Ft
- 26. 7.3 48 868 Ft −1 030 Ft
- 26. 7.3 74 334 Ft +24 436 Ft
- 26. 7.3 42 589 Ft −7 309 Ft
- 26. 7.3 92 822 Ft +42 924 Ft
- 30. 7.1 41 732 Ft −8 166 Ft
- 31. 7.0 41 742 Ft −8 156 Ft
- 31. 7.0 48 977 Ft −921 Ft
- 31. 7.0 38 959 Ft −10 939 Ft
- 34. 6.9 42 408 Ft −7 490 Ft
- 34. 6.9 38 046 Ft −11 852 Ft
- 36. 6.8 46 219 Ft −3 679 Ft
- 37. 6.5 40 553 Ft −9 345 Ft
- 38. 6.2 42 038 Ft −7 860 Ft
- 39. 5.6 44 792 Ft −5 106 Ft
- 39. 5.6 36 652 Ft −13 246 Ft
- 41. 5.4 33 580 Ft −16 318 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Supersport
Tyres for powerful cars, where nothing is compromised — Continental SPORTCONTACT 6 is one of them. Compound, construction and tread pattern are all subordinated to grip and stability. Tread life and comfort rank well below them, which is worth knowing before you buy.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 245/40 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code3152600000
EAN4019238298468
EU energy label C B B (72 dB)
C B B (72 dB) Manufacturer Continental
Tread SPORTCONTACT 6
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
OE
Rim protection Yes - FR
Comparison
Competitors
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Reference tyre
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 245/40 R18.
Current lowest
49 897,97 Ft
Lowest for the period
49 778,67 Ft
Highest for the period
49 980,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.