Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport — this is a battle that redefines the all-season segment! On one side, the Turanza All Season 6, a proven performer known for its balance of safety and comfort. On the other, Michelin’s bold new CrossClimate 3 Sport — a fresh, sportier take on the CrossClimate legacy, promising sharper handling without sacrificing all-season versatility. It’s a clash of titans in the all-season front — let the showdown begin!
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Results: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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 Sport 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 just 0.1 meters shorter than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport, a difference of 0%, effectively equal. In wet handling, the CrossClimate 3 Sport completed the lap 0.47 seconds faster, about 0% quicker than the Turanza. Subjectively, the CrossClimate 3 Sport edged ahead with a perfect 10 score versus the Turanza’s 9.5. For straight-line aquaplaning, the Turanza held on at 78.45 km/h, 4.2 km/h faster than the CrossClimate 3 Sport, a clear 6% advantage.
In conclusion, both tires deliver excellent wet braking, but the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport offers sharper handling, while the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 provides superior aquaplaning resistance.
CrossClimate 3 Sport :
- ~0% in wet braking
- ~0% in wet handling
- +2.5% in wet handling (subjective)
- -5% in aquaplaning
Snow
In snow braking, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport stopped 0.31 meters shorter than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6, giving it a 4% advantage. For snow traction, the CrossClimate 3 Sport accelerated 0.35 seconds faster, about 8% better than the Turanza. In snow handling, the CrossClimate 3 Sport completed the lap 2.09 seconds quicker, showing a 3% advantage.
In conclusion, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport clearly outperforms the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 in snow across braking, traction, and handling.
CrossClimate 3 Sport :
- +4% in snow braking
- +8% in snow traction
- +3% in snow handling
Mileage
The mileage result for the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is an estimate based on data 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 managed 54,800 km. Since the CrossClimate 3 is around 15% better in mileage than the CrossClimate 2, and the 3 Sport is roughly 10% worse than the CrossClimate 3, we estimate the CrossClimate 3 Sport at about 65,814 km. This puts it 11,014 km ahead of the Turanza, or about 20% better in expected mileage.
CrossClimate 3 Sport :
- +20% in mileage
Dry
In dry braking, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 stopped 0.32 meters shorter than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport, giving it a small 1% advantage. In dry handling, the CrossClimate 3 Sport was 0.55 seconds quicker around the lap, about 1% faster than the Turanza. Subjectively, the CrossClimate 3 Sport was rated slightly better at 10 points compared to the Turanza’s 9.75.
In conclusion, the Turanza All Season 6 offers marginally better dry braking, but the CrossClimate 3 Sport delivers sharper dry handling and a more engaging drive.
CrossClimate 3 Sport :
- -1% in dry braking
- +1% in dry handling
- +1% in dry handling (subjective)
NVH
In subjective comfort, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport scored 0.5 points higher than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6, offering about 6% better perceived comfort. For subjective noise, both tires were rated equally at 9.5 points, showing no difference between them.
CrossClimate 3 Sport :
- +2.5% in subjective comfort
- 0% in subjective noise
Rolling Resistance
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport had a rolling resistance of 7.6 N/kN, which is 1.3 N/kN lower than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6, giving it about a 17% advantage in efficiency.
CrossClimate 3 Sport :
- +17% in rolling resistance
Price
For 225/40R18, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 costs €94, while the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is €139, making the Michelin 48% more expensive than the Bridgestone.
Tire size: 225/40R18
- Turanza All Season 6 : € 94
- CrossClimate 3 Sport : € 139
Difference: -48% more expensive for CrossClimate 3 Sport
Conclusion
From my perspective as a tire expert, both the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 and the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport have their strengths. The Turanza All Season 6 impresses with its superior aquaplaning resistance and slightly better dry braking, giving drivers confidence in wet and dry safety. On the other hand, the CrossClimate 3 Sport delivers sharper handling in both wet and dry conditions, better snow performance, greater mileage, comfort, and notably lower rolling resistance for improved efficiency. It’s a close battle, and the right choice depends on whether you value all-weather grip and sportier handling or top-tier wet safety and stability.
Dr Edwin Pang