Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3: It’s here — the best all-season tire just got an upgrade. The Michelin CrossClimate 3 steps in to replace the benchmark-setting CrossClimate 2, aiming to raise the bar once more in the all-season 3PMSF segment. But Bridgestone isn’t backing down. The Turanza All Season 6, its latest contender, comes packed with innovation and proven performance. It’s a clash of titans — Michelin’s all-season mastery versus Bridgestone’s cutting-edge challenger. Let the battle begin.
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Results: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3
Results below were taken from the 2025 Tyre Review’s Michelin CrossClimate 3 and 3 Sport VS Rivals Test. The graph below shows the comparison between Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 based on the relevant performance category. The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 tire was set as a reference hence at the 100% mark.
The tire size of interest is a 225/40R18 which is a common tire size for Audi A3 or BMW 3 series. You can check out our latest tire size table for more information. The testing vehicle of choice is a Volkswagen Golf.
Wet
In wet braking, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 stopped 3.15 meters shorter than the Michelin CrossClimate 3, which is a 9% advantage. For wet handling, the Bridgestone completed the lap 3.2 seconds faster than the Michelin, translating to a 3% quicker time. Both tires scored identically in subjective wet handling with 9.5 points each. However, in straight-line aquaplaning, the Bridgestone held on 1.92 km/h longer than the Michelin, giving it a 2% edge.
Overall, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 clearly leads in objective wet performance, especially in braking and handling.
CrossClimate 3 :
- -9% in wet braking
- -3% in wet handling
- 0% in wet handling (subjective)
- -2% in aquaplaning
Snow
In snow braking, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 stopped 0.28 meters shorter than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6, a 4% improvement. For snow traction, the Michelin accelerated to speed 0.36 seconds quicker, which is an 8% advantage. In snow handling, the Michelin completed the lap 3.1 seconds faster than the Bridgestone, translating to a 4% gain.
Overall, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 holds a consistent edge across all snow metrics, making it the stronger performer in winter conditions.
CrossClimate 3 :
- +4% in snow braking
- +8% in snow traction
- +3% in snow handling
Mileage
The Michelin CrossClimate 3’s mileage is estimated based on results from the AutoBild 2024 all-season tire test. In that test, the CrossClimate 2 achieved 62,680 km, while the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 reached 54,800 km. Internal Michelin data suggests the CrossClimate 3 offers around 15% better mileage than the CrossClimate 2. Applying this 15% increase gives an estimated mileage of 72,082 km for the CrossClimate 3. That’s 17,282 km more than the Turanza, or about 32% better in expected longevity.
CrossClimate 3 :
- +32% in mileage
Dry
In dry braking, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 stopped 1.74 meters shorter than the Michelin CrossClimate 3, giving it a 4% advantage. On the handling track, the Bridgestone was 1.1 seconds faster, which is a 1% improvement. Subjectively, the Bridgestone also edged ahead with a 0.25-point higher score.
Overall, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 delivers better dry performance, offering shorter stops, quicker lap times, and slightly sharper handling feel.
CrossClimate 3 :
- -4% in dry braking
- -1% in dry handling
- -1% in dry handling (subjective)
NVH
In terms of subjective comfort, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 scored a perfect 10 out of 10, while the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 received 9 points — giving the Michelin a 1-point or 5% edge. For subjective noise, the Michelin again achieved a full 10 points, compared to 9.5 points for the Bridgestone, a 0.5-point or 2% advantage.
CrossClimate 3 :
- +5% in subjective comfort
- +2% in subjective noise
Rolling Resistance
In rolling resistance, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 registered 7.8 N/kN compared to 8.9 N/kN for the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6. That means the Michelin has 1.1 N/kN lower rolling resistance, which is a 14% advantage.
CrossClimate 3 :
- +14% in rolling resistance
Price
For the 225/40R18 size, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 is priced at €94, while the Michelin CrossClimate 3 costs €132. That’s a €38 difference, making the CrossClimate 3 roughly 40% more expensive than the Turanza.
Tire size: 225/40R18
- Turanza All Season 6 : € 94
- CrossClimate 3 : € 132
Difference: -40% more expensive for CrossClimate 3
Conclusion
As a tire expert, I see two strong contenders here. The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 impresses with its superior wet and dry performance, especially in braking and handling, and it comes at a much lower price. On the other hand, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 leads in snow performance, comfort, noise, rolling resistance, and delivers outstanding mileage. If you prioritize all-season versatility and refinement, the CrossClimate 3 is the more complete package. But if performance in the rain and dry matters most — and you want better value — the Turanza is hard to beat.
Dr Edwin Pang