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Originally Posted by iconoclast
The differences between the m-sport and x5m steering wheels are the paddle shifters, the stitching and the ACC buttons are replaced with M1/M2 and the bottom end of the Y is hollow otherwise they are the same in terms of diameter and thickness
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Originally Posted by jiggz
I'm pretty sure the diameter and leather are the same. There are several differences though -
X5M steering wheel has ///M tri-stitching vs. black stitching on the M Sport
Different style/look to the paddle shifters
Lower trim piece is different, specifically the silver trim piece
Button configuration slightly different - obviously no 'M' button on the M Sport
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These statement are correct.
I did the retrofit on my F15 minus the stitching.
Thickness are the same, not sure if you have heating element though. Could be a little thicker.
AFAIK, all BMW Alcantara Steering wheels doesn't have heating option.