If you want to learn basic skills then a PA44 is a better option. In the long term you will be a better skilled pilot as you will have to learn to trim correctly. The glass cockpit stuff is done on the 737-800 APS/MCC [EASA]
If you are however a marginal student who wants a soft option choose the DA42. My old granny could pass her IR on it.
Unfortunately success on the DA42 does not necessarily mean success going forwards.
PA44 anytime.