[zzz]

What is the difference between M Sport and Sport steering wheel on X3? I can see that M SSW is definitely not as sexy as in 3 or 5 series, with three narrow spokes and circular center. I wonder why is that? I secretly hope they will include the same M SSW as in other series.

[The X Men]

I think the MSport steering wheel is a tiny bit thicker with bigger thumb grip and made with better leather.

[RhoXS]

Last week I had a X3 2014 loaner and it had a reasonably thick steering wheel, a wheel about as thick as that in my Z3 except the Z3 wheel is leather covered. It was also a wheel I would have not given a second thought about if I also did not have the M Sport wheel in my X3. I perceive the extra thick leather M Sport wheel to be consequentially thicker and certainly more satisfying to hold. This is very obviously a personal opinion thing but difference, IMO, is sufficiently significant that the next BMW I buy will have the thick M Sport steering wheel as I will not be satisfied with a thinner non-leather wheel. BTW, to be fair, my wife likes the thinner Z3 wheel.

[bagekko]

The M wheel in my 2011 X3 is nearly identical to that in my 2008 M5, with just a few extra buttons as the X3 has the updated IDrive. Though cant remember if the X3 wheel has the M color stitching.

Your saying the latest M wheel in the X is different than latest 3/5?

Originally Posted by zzz

What is the difference between M Sport and Sport steering wheel on X3? I can see that M SSW is definitely not as sexy as in 3 or 5 series, with three narrow spokes and circular center. I wonder why is that? I secretly hope they will include the same M SSW as in other series.

[The X Men]

Originally Posted by bagekko

The M wheel in my 2011 X3 is nearly identical to that in my 2008 M5, with just a few extra buttons as the X3 has the updated IDrive. Though cant remember if the X3 wheel has the M color stitching.

Your saying the latest M wheel in the X is different than latest 3/5?

Hes taking about this one, I don't like it either:

[zzz]

Originally Posted by The X Men

Hes taking about this one, I don't like it either:

That's the one I want, but it's from 5 and 3 series! I can see only this one below as M Sport in X3 configurator, no diff from generic:

[zzz]

It's the same generic wheel photo listed as "M Sport" as in other sites, UK and DE for example.

[The X Men]

Originally Posted by zzz

That's the one I want, but it's from 5 and 3 series! I can see only this one below as M Sport in X3 configurator, no diff from generic:

There have a few complaint about the quality of the new MSport wheel. I am sure it will eventually trickle down to the X3 MSport. Seems like the X3 is always the last to get all the new features.

[TuffLittleUnit]

Originally Posted by The X Men

Seems like the X3 is always the last to get all the new features.

Well ... the X3 is the first car to get the new 2.0d lump, I believe. I'll take a more powerful, more efficient and quieter engine over a new steering wheel design.

[zzz]

The wheel is already designed, they just need to use it in X3. Even Active-Soccer-Mum-Tourer has a proper M wheel. I cannot believe they are charging 300 bucks for generic looking wheel with M logo slapped on top.