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BMW 520 vs Eli Zero

A head-to-head comparison with real data from the Portuguese market: average price by registration year, fuel cost, depreciation and available supply.

First car
Second car

BMW

520

€35,431

Average price
Registered 2019–2026

175 listings for sale

Eli

Zero

€11,565

Average price
Registered 2023–2026

1 listing for sale

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It's a tie between the BMW 520 and the Eli Zero

A summary of the head-to-head with the latest market data.

BMW 520Eli Zero
  • BMW 520: €35,431

    Cheaper to buy

    Average price of recent listings

    Eli Zero: €11,565
  • BMW 520: 175 listings

    More choice on the market

    Listings available now, in the chosen years

    Eli Zero: 1 listings

Fuel cost

With the average advertised consumption and current average prices in Portugal, for 15,000 km a year.

BMWBMW 520

€11.58per 100 km

Estimated annual cost (15,000 km)
€1,737
Most common fuel
Diesel
Average advertised consumption
5.3 L/100 km
Price used (standard diesel, national average)
€2.186/L

No consumption data for the Eli Zero, so it cannot be compared.

Estimates based on the average consumption in each model's listings and the latest national average fuel prices (DGEG data, the Portuguese energy authority). For electric cars we use a reference household tariff of €0.22/kWh. See the current fuel prices.

Price trend

Average listing price of each model, month by month, over the last year.

Average price over the last 12 months

Based on 825 BMW 520 listings and 5 Eli Zero listings (BMW 520: registered 2019–2026; Eli Zero: registered 2023–2026).

Side-by-side specs

Every market indicator for both models, side by side.

Market indicators for the BMW 520 and the Eli Zero
IndicatorBMW 520Registered 2019–2026Eli ZeroRegistered 2023–2026
Average price (recent listings)€35,431€11,565
Available listings1751
Sold listings6504
Sample analysed8255
Time to sell1 to 2 monthsNo data
Estimated annual depreciation≈ 10.5%No data
Overall market share0.13%0.00%
Average power185 hp12 hp
Most common fuelDieselElectric
Average advertised consumption5.3 L/100 kmNo data
SegmentNo dataNo data

Supply by district

Where the listings for each model were over the last 12 months.

BMWBMW 520Registered 2019–2026
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
EliEli ZeroRegistered 2023–2026
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
Listings by district for the BMW 520 and the Eli Zero
DistrictBMW 520Eli Zero
Porto2842
Lisbon2032
Braga1080
Santarém460
Aveiro430
Leiria340
Setúbal320
Faro210
Viana do Castelo130
Viseu120
Coimbra71
Beja50

Tap a number to see those listings. We show the 12 districts with the most supply.

Frequently asked questions

The most common questions about the BMW 520 vs the Eli Zero, answered with market data.

Which is cheaper: the BMW 520 or the Eli Zero?

On average, the Eli Zero is cheaper: it costs about €11,565 (registered between 2023 and 2026), while the BMW 520 costs €35,431 on average (registered between 2019 and 2026). The difference is around €23,866, based on used car listings published on the main Portuguese platforms over the last 12 months.

How much does a used BMW 520 cost in Portugal?

A used BMW 520 costs €35,431 on average in Portugal, based on listings registered between 2019 and 2026. The price varies with the registration year, the mileage and the version. Right now we find 175 listings for this model in Portugal.

How much does a used Eli Zero cost in Portugal?

A used Eli Zero costs €11,565 on average in Portugal, based on listings registered between 2023 and 2026. The price varies with the registration year, the mileage and the version. Right now we find 1 listing for this model in Portugal.

How many BMW 520 and Eli Zero listings are there in Portugal?

Right now we find 175 BMW 520 listings and 1 Eli Zero listings on the main used car platforms in Portugal. These figures are updated daily.

Which is more powerful: the BMW 520 or the Eli Zero?

On average, BMW 520 cars listed in Portugal have 185 hp and Eli Zero cars 12 hp, so the BMW 520 is, on average, the more powerful. Power varies a lot with the engine and the version.

BMW 520 listings

Eli Zero listings

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