Tyre comparison
Continental EcoContact 7 vs Michelin Energy XM2+
The EcoContact 7 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Energy XM2+ for tread life.
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | EcoContact 7 | Energy XM2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Daily driving, wet winters | 70 (higher) | 66 |
| Spirited roads, warm climate | 67 (higher) | 63 |
| Longest life and lowest cost | 70 (higher) | 69 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other touring tyres.
EcoContact 7
Where the scores come from
Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found
EU label + maker positioning; no test of this gen seen in snippets.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Energy XM2+
Where the scores come from
Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found
Older Energy XM2 gen; maker positioning (long life, low drag); no current test found.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the EcoContact 7 or the Energy XM2+?
The EcoContact 7 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Energy XM2+ for tread life.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.