Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency 2022 vs
Schwalbe Marathon Plus 2015

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Static Grip Test Results
  6. Conclusion
  • Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency
  • Schwalbe Marathon Plus *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts



Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specs
Brand SchwalbeSchwalbe
Model Marathon EfficiencyMarathon Plus
Year 20222015
Supplied By Bought in storeSupplied by Schwalbe
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 1165436611100769
TPI 6767
Compound Addix RaceEndurance
Bead FoldingWire
ETRTO 40-62237-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 4037
Specified Weight 510 grams900 grams
Min Air Pressure 50 psi55 psi
Max Air Pressure 80 psi85 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 40-622 (700x40c)
50-622 (700x50c)
55-622 (700x55c)
55-584 (650x55b)
60-584 (650x60b)
40-635 (28x1.50)
47-622 (28x1.75)
40-622 (28x1.50)
37-622 (28x1.40)
32-622 (28x1.25)
28-622 (28x1.10)
25-622 (28x1.00)
42-590 (26x1.60)
37-590 (26x1.40)
40-584 (27.5x1.50)
50-559 (26x2.00)
47-559 (26x1.75)
40-559 (26x1.50)
35-559 (26x1.35)
47-507 (24x1.75)
47-406 (20x1.75)
35-406 (20x1.35)
35-349 (26x1.35)
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Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency 2022
Schwalbe Marathon Plus 2015
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Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency 2022
Schwalbe Marathon Plus 2015
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Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency 2022
Schwalbe Marathon Plus 2015

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Marathon EfficiencyMarathon Plus
Specified Weight 510 grams900 grams
Measured Weight 514 grams898 grams
Measured Width Casing 38 mm (un-round)34 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 36 mm (un-round)36 mm (un-round)
Tread Depth 1.8 mm2 mm
Total Tire Thickness Center 4 mm9 mm
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 60 psi / 4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results


Rolling Resistance Test Results
Model Marathon EfficiencyMarathon Plus
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTube
Inner Tube Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl)
Rolling Resistance
90 PSI / 6 Bar
No DataMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
75 PSI / 5 Bar
17.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00519
23.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00707
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4 Bar
18.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00555
25.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00764
Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
30 PSI / 2 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs.

Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load.

Puncture Resistance Test Results


Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Model Marathon EfficiencyMarathon Plus
Total Puncture Score Tread 69 Points129 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness 4 mm9 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Marathon EfficiencyMarathon Plus
Wet Grip Average 77 PointsNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
Tour/E-Bike grip test rim width = 23.0 mm

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Marathon EfficiencyMarathon Plus
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict Highly RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 4.5 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency
  • Schwalbe Marathon Plus *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts