[blakegoodman]

Obviously the M-Sport option adds the sport steering wheel. But is there any difference between the 28i vs. 35i? Or from 2013 to 2014? I drove a standard '13 28i (no packages) and the steering wheel felt very skinny. Could have been worn, or maybe that's the standard wheel on the base models.

Thank you.

[jonsc]

I test drove a '14 without M-Sport and even the standard wheel wasn't skinny. My '15 with M-Sport feels a bit thicker.

[TerraLvr335i]

I have a 2014 28i M-Sport with the really thick wheel. I believe the non-M-Sport 28i for 2014 had the "skinny" wheel and the 35i models have an in-between wheel, thicker than base, but not as thick as M-Sport.

This is at least true for 2014.

[The X Men]

If the 2013 is the same as the 2014, the 28i gets the standard steering wheel and the 35i comes with the sport steering wheel.

[kozzi]

M-Sport option adds the M-Sport steering in both the 28i and 35i. BMW (2015 X3) lists the standard steering wheel (non M-Sport) as "3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel..."

In 2011 (before M-Sport option was available), there were 2 types of steering wheels, standard and the SAP (sport) steering wheel. After M-Sport was released, there were 3.

Always thought 2012+ F25s only had the 2 types of steering wheels (not including with/without paddles). Maybe someone with a 2012+ 28i (non M-Sport) can confirm.

[fx03ok]

Originally Posted by kozzi

M-Sport option adds the M-Sport steering in both the 28i and 35i. BMW (2015 X3) lists the standard steering wheel (non M-Sport) as "3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel..."

In 2011 (before M-Sport option was available), there were 2 types of steering wheels, standard and the SAP (sport) steering wheel. After M-Sport was released, there were 3.

Always thought 2012+ F25s only had the 2 types of steering wheels (not including with/without paddles). Maybe someone with a 2012+ 28i (non M-Sport) can confirm.

I have a 2012 28i 6 cylinder and it came with skinny steering wheel. (Hate it... Wished i could swap it for a thick one)

[Bimar]

Not sure of LCI X3 but in X4 non Msport Xline comes with Sport steering with paddles. I feel Sport steering just right thickness vs Msport steering which is very thick. I have seen X3 with basic thin steering it's awful!