M3/M4 Steering Wheel vs. M Sport Steering Wheel

[caman]

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It appears that the steering wheel in the M3, M4, M5, etc has a thicker grip and possibly smaller overall diameter when compared to the "M Sport" steering wheel found in M Sport models such as the M235i.

Any comments on this?

Thanks.

[BlackCobra08]

I thought they were the same and the only difference was the color of the stitching, but I could be wrong.

[ChrisMT79]

Originally Posted by BlackCobra08

I thought they were the same and the only difference was the color of the stitching, but I could be wrong.

Actually looking at them, it appears the M235i steering wheel is slightly thicker than the M3/4 but might just be due to the leather?
Can anyone confirm?
I actually tested the M235i just to see how it felt and it was a very nice handling/sounding car. Unfortunately it was about 10 degrees that day so I didn't really want to get on it hard as it was just delivered to the dealer and wasn't warmed up.

The first picture is the M3 second the M235i

[auggiem3]

In addition to the difference in thickness, the M logo on the bottom of the wheel is different.

On M sport models, its the M sticker. On real M cars the badge is enamel.

[ss134]

Originally Posted by auggiem3

In addition to the difference in thickness, the M logo on the bottom of the wheel is different.

On M sport models, its the M sticker. On real M cars the badge is enamel.

Good spot!

[MRV99]

I can only assume it is the same wheel which is used for the ///m5/6

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by auggiem3

In addition to the difference in thickness, the M logo on the bottom of the wheel is different.

On M sport models, its the M sticker. On real M cars the badge is enamel.

I had an F30 M Sport 335i, and the M logo on the steering wheel was not a sticker. Unless I'm misunderstanding what you're trying to say? If that's the case, I apologize in advance.

In my opinion, there is absolutely no difference in thickness between the two steering wheels. I drove the new M6 once and then hopped right back into my old F30.

The only differences I noticed between the two steering wheels are as follows:

1) The center spoke between the horn/airbag and the bottom of the steering wheel on the non-M Sport wheel is "empty" and 2) The non-M Sport steering wheel has the M-tricolor stitching.

Aside from that, the steering wheels felt/appeared identical to me.