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Comparison: Michelin Alpin A4 vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

Test profile

Michelin
Alpin A4
Barum
Polaris 5
Number of tests
5
13
Best position
#2
#9
Average position
4.4
15.2
Latest test
2019
2024
Available sizes
42
77

These tyres were not tested together. the comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 7 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Barum Polaris 5
90%
Dry braking
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Barum Polaris 5
90%
Safety
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Barum Polaris 5
87%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Alpin A4
94%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Barum Polaris 5
98%
Wet braking
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Wet handling
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Barum Polaris 5
60%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
94%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Snow braking
Michelin Alpin A4
89%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Snow handling
Michelin Alpin A4
94%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Snow traction
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Ice
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Ice braking
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
98%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin Alpin A4
89%
Barum Polaris 5
100%
Interior noise
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Barum Polaris 5
93%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Barum Polaris 5
95%
Mileage
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Barum Polaris 5
95%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Dimension Michelin Alpin A4 Barum Polaris 5 %
205/55 R16 — — —
205/55 R16 — — —
205/55 R16 — — —
205/55 R16 — — —
205/55 R16 — — —

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