MTB Tire Guide

Continental Argotal vs Pirelli Scorpion eMTB M

Short answer: Rolling resistance: Pirelli Scorpion eMTB M leads with 35.8 W, Continental Argotal trails by 10.7 W.

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Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.

Continental Argotal

Tire width
Wheel size
27.5" wheel
29" wheel
Casing
Compound
Pressure (context)
Measured point

Pirelli Scorpion eMTB M

Tire width
Wheel size
27.5" wheel
29" wheel
Pressure (context)
Measured point
Measured value available
How we calculate

Width, casing and compound decide how a tire really rides. We only show what was actually measured – and label estimates honestly.

Continental Argotal: Reference: documented test pressure of the source (24.7 psi (1.70 bar)).

Pirelli Scorpion eMTB M: Reference: documented test pressure of the source (24.7 psi (1.70 bar)).

More pressure: less rolling resistance, less grip, less comfort. Tougher casing: more protection, more weight. Softer compound: more grip, more rolling resistance.

Modelled values are assumptions based on the stated measurement points – not a lab test.

Size, weight and casing

Continental ArgotalPirelli Scorpion eMTB M
Width2.4" · 2.6" (60 · 65 mm)2.6" (66 mm)
Wheel sizes27.5" · 29"27.5" · 29"
Weight1,040 g (29x2.4 Trail Endurance)1,270 g (29x2.6 HyperWALL)
CasingTrail · 3-plyHyperWALL
CasingTrail · Enduro · DownhillEnduro
TPI18060
Tread type––
Tubeless readyyesyes
E-MTB approvalyes (E-25)yes (ECE-R75 (E-50))
Price from€65€85
Model year20222020

Rubber compounds

Hardness scale 1 = hard and fast to 5 = very soft and grippy (our own classification).

Continental Argotal

Grip class: Grip

Pirelli Scorpion eMTB M

Grip class: Grip

Both tires sit in the same grip class – the watt comparison is fair.

Both tires sit on the same step of our editorial hardness scale.

Lab data per version

Continental ArgotalPirelli Scorpion eMTB M
Rolling resistance (W)46.5 W
35.8 W
Impact protection (%)19.5 %
41.0 %
Weighed weight (g)1,227.0 g
1,335.0 g

Continental Argotal

Pirelli Scorpion eMTB M

Compounds & versions as curves

Up to three versions at once: the curve is modelled rolling resistance across pressure, the dot is the real lab measurement. Click the legend to show or hide a version.

18.835.852.869.986.9121927344249Pressure (psi)W
  • 35.8 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · Reference
    Puncture
    40.99 %
    Weight
    1335 g
  • 30.3 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · -5.5 W
    Puncture
    19.53 %
    Weight
    1227 g

Without a lab test pressure we anchor the measured watt value at the recommended pressure. The curve shape is a physics model, not a measurement. Labs do not measure grip across pressure – we do not invent that curve. Wet grip is a lab value per tire model, not per version.

Variants head to head

Every measured variant of the selected tires – the same model in another compound, width or casing sits right next to it. Empty fields mean no reliable measurement.

Continental ArgotalArgotal SuperSoft Compound Enduro-Casing46.5 W
19.53 %
1227 g
Pirelli Scorpion eMTB MScorpion eMTB M SmartGRIP Gravity HyperWALL35.8 W
40.99 %
1335 g

Charts

Rolling resistance (fewer watts is better)

Impact protection (higher is better)

Editorial rating (higher is better)

At least one tire is missing too many editorial scores for a radar profile. We never draw missing values as zero.

TestedYour build – derived

Recommendation by use

  • Fast laps and long climbs: Pirelli Scorpion eMTB M rolls easier at 35.8 W.
  • Bike park, rocks and e-MTB: Pirelli Scorpion eMTB M protects better with 41% impact protection.

Tested

  • Rolling resistance: Pirelli Scorpion eMTB M leads with 35.8 W, Continental Argotal trails by 10.7 W.
  • Impact protection: Pirelli Scorpion eMTB M leads with 41 %, Continental Argotal trails by 21.5 %.
  • Weighed weight: Continental Argotal leads with 1,227 g, Pirelli Scorpion eMTB M trails by 108 g.

Tests and sources

Continental Argotal

  • In this short test, BIKE pairs the coarse Argotal at the front with the Kryptotal at the rear to see if it's the ideal combo for enduro riders. The Argotal proves especially strong on loose and soft terrain, providing plenty of confidence there. It is rated a clear recommendation for loose ground.

    BIKE Magazin

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