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BMW 520 vs MINI Mini

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

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MINI

Mini

€28,825

Average price
Registered 2018–2025

28 listings for sale

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It's a tie between the BMW 520 and the MINI Mini

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

BMW 520MINI Mini
  • BMW 520: €35,431

    Cheaper to buy

    Average price of recent listings

    MINI Mini: €28,825
  • BMW 520: 175 listings

    More choice on the market

    Listings available now, in the chosen years

    MINI Mini: 28 listings
  • BMW 520: 1 to 2 months

    Sells faster

    How long a typical listing stays online before it leaves the market

    MINI Mini: 1 to 2 months

Price by registration year

What each registration year costs. It helps you see which car fits your budget.

Average price by registration year

Based on 3,060 BMW 520 listings and 398 MINI Mini listings over the last 12 months. Only years with 2 or more 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 MINI Mini, 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 201 MINI Mini listings (BMW 520: registered 2019–2026; MINI Mini: registered 2018–2025).

Side-by-side specs

Every market indicator for both models, side by side.

Market indicators for the BMW 520 and the MINI Mini
IndicatorBMW 520Registered 2019–2026MINI MiniRegistered 2018–2025
Average price (recent listings)€35,431€28,825
Available listings17528
Sold listings650173
Sample analysed825201
Time to sell1 to 2 months1 to 2 months
Estimated annual depreciation≈ 10.5%No data
Overall market share0.13%0.03%
Average power185 hp142 hp
Most common fuelDieselPetrol
Average advertised consumption5.3 L/100 kmNo data
SegmentNo dataCity car

Supply by district

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

BMWBMW 520Registered 2019–2026
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
MINIMINI MiniRegistered 2018–2025
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
Listings by district for the BMW 520 and the MINI Mini
DistrictBMW 520MINI Mini
Porto28430
Lisbon20362
Braga10813
Aveiro4310
Santarém460
Setúbal3211
Leiria345
Faro214
Viana do Castelo130
Viseu120
Coimbra70
Beja50

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Frequently asked questions

The most common questions about the BMW 520 vs the MINI Mini, answered with market data.

Which is cheaper: the BMW 520 or the MINI Mini?

On average, the MINI Mini is cheaper: it costs about €28,825 (registered between 2018 and 2025), while the BMW 520 costs €35,431 on average (registered between 2019 and 2026). The difference is around €6,606, 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 MINI Mini cost in Portugal?

A used MINI Mini costs €28,825 on average in Portugal, based on listings registered between 2018 and 2025. The price varies with the registration year, the mileage and the version. Right now we find 28 listings for this model in Portugal.

How many BMW 520 and MINI Mini listings are there in Portugal?

Right now we find 175 BMW 520 listings and 28 MINI Mini listings on the main used car platforms in Portugal. These figures are updated daily.

Which is more powerful: the BMW 520 or the MINI Mini?

On average, BMW 520 cars listed in Portugal have 185 hp and MINI Mini cars 142 hp, so the BMW 520 is, on average, the more powerful. Power varies a lot with the engine and the version.

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