A comparison of two cars I would like to own: an

Audi and a BMWPresented by: Paul GarlickProject 15: Buying Your First Car

January 13, 2012

Audi R8

Vs.

BMW M3 Convertible

Let’s look at the Audi R8I am a big fan of Audi’s because my

dad had one when I was a kid. Therefore, I want and Audi, and the R8

is the coolest one.

Safety features of the Audi R8

The safety rating of the Audi R8 is 8.0. Below are some of the important

safety features this car has:4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes

Side Impact BarsDriver and Passenger Head Protection

Side Impact AirbagKnee Airbag

Technology and Entertainment Features

of the Audi R8The Audi R8 is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are

some of the features:• Radio (Standard)

• Navigation System (Standard)• CD Player (Standard)• Subwoofer (Optional)

These features are very important to me because I love music. With the radio and CD player, I can listen to random music or my specific music. The subwoofer allows me to get the most out of my music. Finally, I have a horrible sense of direction,

hence, the navigation system.

Specifications of the Audi R8The Audi R8 comes equipped with 6 speed

manual overdrive transmission. The engine is a 5.2L 560 horsepower V10 engine.

Unfortunately, the maximum cargo capacity is only 6.7 cubic feet.

City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the Audi R8

City MPG: 12 mpgHighway MPG: 20 mpg

Average price per gallon of gas: $3.60Average miles per week I drive: 0 miles

Total weekly gas bill: $0

Now let’s look at the BMW M3 Convertible

I am considering buying this car because I am a big fan of BMWs. They have very nice luxury interiors. I would also really enjoy the convertible top in

the summer.

Safety features of the BMW M3 ConvertibleThe safety rating of the BMW M3

Convertible is 8.0. Below are some of the important safety features this car has:

Driver and Passenger AirbagsSafety Roll bar

Trunk Anti-Lock SystemVehicle Theft TrackingPanic Button or Alarm

Technology and Entertainment Features of the BMW M3 ConvertibleThe BMW M3 Convertible is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are

some of its features:• Cigarette Lighter• Digital Clock• CD Player

• MP3/iPod Player• AM/FM Radio

These features are important first of all because I like listening to music in the car. I also need to be able to

know what time it is while I’m driving without looking at my phone or watch. Finally, I need the cigarette lighter

because my grandma smokes.

Specifications of the BMW M3 Convertible

The BMW M3 Convertible comes equipped with 6 speed manual transmission with overdrive. It has a 4.0-Liter, V8, Double

VANOS(TM) 32-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine with 414 horsepower. It has plenty of cargo

space with a reasonable sized trunk and even door pockets.

City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the BMW M3

ConvertibleCity MPG: 12 mpgHighway MPG: 20 mpg

Average price per gallon of gas: $3.60Average miles per week I drive: 0

Total weekly gas bill: $0

Final CostsAudi R8

Starting at $114,200 MRSP

BMW M3 Convertible

Starting at $68,750 MRSP

Thanks for Watching!Audi R8 BMW M3

Convertible