4.8i, no question. Negligible difference in MPG for a huge difference in performance. I agree, drop the sprt pckg and get some extra goodies--that is, unless you really want those rims.

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'08 BMW X5 4.8i *'06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG *'05 Audi S4 Cabriolet

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