i believe the 2.0t is meant as a substitute to the 325i.. hence value for money in that sense.. if u are talking about the a4 out-runnning the 320, heck, for 274k, plenty of cars can outrun both the 2.0t and 325.. i think there are different reasons in getting a car.. price, speed, handling, space, economy, maintenance, practicality, tech support, etc.. whiever rocks your boat..
the 2.0t is meant to be sporty, right? but for me, it's nowhere near the composure and class of the merc, and far from the agility and handling of the bmw.. just like volvo and saab, neither here nor there.. dun be mislead, it'd still be a nice car to have.. i wudnt mind owning one.. :D