specialist vehicle hire - head to head
BMW vs Ford
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| BMW | Ford | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Germany (Munich) | United States (Dearborn, Michigan) |
| Making trailers since | 1916 | 1903 |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | executive cars, SUVs, electric vehicles | vans, cars, commercial vehicles |
| Best known for | i3 | Transit |
Choose BMW if...
A major German carmaker whose i3 was an early, distinctive mass-production electric car, still run by specialist EV hire fleets alongside BMW's mainstream saloons and SUVs.
Look at: i3, 5 Series
Full BMW profile →Choose Ford if...
Ford's Transit is Britain's best-selling van and the standard choice for removals and logistics fleets of every size, from sole traders to national hire companies.
Look at: Transit, Ranger
Full Ford profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK specialist vehicle hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
BMW vs Ford - common questions
Is BMW better than Ford?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. A major German carmaker whose i3 was an early, distinctive mass-production electric car, still run by specialist EV hire fleets alongside BMW's mainstream saloons and SUVs. Ford's Transit is Britain's best-selling van and the standard choice for removals and logistics fleets of every size, from sole traders to national hire companies.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, BMW or Ford?
BMW: Widely available on the UK new, used and specialist EV hire markets. Ford: The default van brand for UK removals, logistics and trade hire fleets.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK specialist vehicle hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.