Barum Quartaris 5 - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

17^th

Average Position

10^th

Best Result

19^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

The Barum Quartaris 5 shows a clear all-season bias toward winter capability and value, but struggles markedly in dry braking and comfort. Across four independent tests it consistently lands mid-pack overall, buoyed by standout snow braking (joint-best in ADAC 2025) and respectable wet braking that tends to sit around the mid-field. Operational efficiency is acceptable, with competitive fuel consumption and decent purchase price/value positioning.
However, repeated bottom-tier dry braking results drag down its overall safety envelope, and ADAC 2025 highlighted very poor dry stopping alongside the worst-in-test external noise. Wear/abrasion metrics are only average-to-below average, limiting longevity appeal. In short, it's a budget-friendly, winter-leaning all-season tyre best suited to mixed or colder climates where snow grip matters more than dry-road stopping distances.

Performance Strengths

Snow & Winter Performance Strong Details
• 1st place snow braking in 2025 ADAC (9 m, tied best)
• Mid-field ice braking 2025 ADAC (10/16, +9.2% from best)
Wet Braking Moderate Details
• 13/35 in 2023 Auto Bild (+9.3% from best)
• 14/34 in 2021 Auto Bild (+8% from best)
• 11/33 in 2020 Auto Bild (+11.1% from best)
• 11/16 wet braking and 11/16 wet braking (concrete) in 2025 ADAC (+13.7% / +12.8% from best)
Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate Details
• Curved aquaplaning 2025 ADAC: 7/16 (+7.1% from best)
• Straight aquaplaning 2025 ADAC: 10/16 (+6.6% from best)
Value & Efficiency Moderate Details
• Value 2025 ADAC: 7/15 (+64.8% from best price index)
• Fuel consumption 2025 ADAC: 6/16 (+3.6% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking Strong Details
• 2025 ADAC dry braking: 16/16 (+19.2% from best)
• 2023 Auto Bild dry braking: 34/35 (+19.4% from best)
• 2021 Auto Bild dry braking: 31/34 (+19% from best)
• 2020 Auto Bild dry braking: 32/33 (+17.9% from best)
Noise / Comfort Strong Details
• 2025 ADAC external noise: 16/16 (74.5 dB, +4.8% from best)
Tread Wear & Abrasion Moderate Details
• 2025 ADAC abrasion: 14/16 (+51% from best)
• 2025 ADAC wear: 12/16 (+32.8% from best)
Ice Performance (relative) Minor Details
• 2025 ADAC ice braking: 10/16 (+9.2% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

The Barum Quartaris 5 receives an "adequate" rating for driving safety, which also defines its overall grade. Its performance is weak on dry roads and only satisfactory on wet surfaces, though it p...

Strong:
Snow Braking

Weak:
Noise, Dry Braking

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