Fiat Tipo
✓Relatively cheap to maintain and fuel-efficient for city driving
✓Relatively spacious for a car in this segment locally
✓Exceptionally large cargo space (550 liters in the hatchback model), suitable for many families
✓Relatively low purchase and maintenance costs compared to rivals (average annual upkeep below NIS 2,500)
✗Poor service level at many garages locally
✗Increased reliability issues in the local summer (air conditioning, electrical system)
✗High wind and engine noise on highways (above 110 km/h)
✗Plain and unremarkable exterior design that draws little attention
Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
✓The aggressive and dynamic driving feel suits the fast-paced, performance-demanding character of local driving
✓Luxurious and eye-catching design that draws admiration on the streets and in parking lots
✓Inline 6-cylinder 3.0-liter engine with a turbocharger producing 408 hp and 0–100 km/h acceleration in 4.6 seconds
✓Impressive exterior and rear design with distinctive AMG elements and a dual chrome exhaust bar