Audi S5 vs BMW M3

I've been having fun looking at cars I would like to buy. You know, if i somehow found a bag of unmarked bills lying around. Realistically It will be a long long long time before I can ever buy one of these awesome machines. But I wont let that stop me from dreaming. The two cars I seem to have fallen in love with include the Audi S5 Coupe and the BMW M3 Coupe. I really feel like these two cars are a close match. Here's a few basic stats for each car.

2011 Audi S5
MSRP-------------------$53,100 - $58,450
Invoice Price----------$49,384 - $54,359
Available Engines------354-hp 4.2-liter V-8
Fuel Economy City------14 - 17 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway---22 - 26 mpg

2011 BMW M3
MSRP-------------------$55,400 - $67,050
Invoice Price----------$51,150 - $61,865
Available Engines------414-hp 4.0-liter V-8
Fuel Economy City------13 - 14 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway---20 mpg

You also have to check out this killer comparison test done by


Overall I think I would pick the Audi..Just because it's a bit more realistic. Cheaper, better mileage, and still a beast on the street and the track...Sexy and Stunning. What do you think?

-Roger