[everkain]

So I am new to the BMW world and I am looking to pick up a f30 335i and I have a few questions regarding the models. Correct me if i'm wrong but, if you have 2 335i's with the same options, but one being a sportline and the other being a m-sport, wouldnt the only difference be the steering wheel and bumpers essentially? Do they not have the same sport seats and m-suspension? Unless one has the adaptive suspension. I would assume the brakes are the same unless one has the upgraded M brakes correct? Are there any other differences that I didn't mention or not know about? if they were both stripped of options (except the model line) would all of those things be the same?

[asuh1991]

Originally Posted by everkain

So I am new to the BMW world and I am looking to pick up a f30 335i and I have a few questions regarding the models. Correct me if i'm wrong but, if you have 2 335i's with the same options, but one being a sportline and the other being a m-sport, wouldnt the only difference be the steering wheel and bumpers essentially? Do they not have the same sport seats and m-suspension? Unless one has the adaptive suspension. I would assume the brakes are the same unless one has the upgraded M brakes correct? Are there any other differences that I didn't mention or not know about? if they were both stripped of options (except the model line) would all of those things be the same?

You get different wheels with the M sport. Also you get the blue key fob lol.

[newuser310]

Originally Posted by everkain

So I am new to the BMW world and I am looking to pick up a f30 335i and I have a few questions regarding the models. Correct me if i'm wrong but, if you have 2 335i's with the same options, but one being a sportline and the other being a m-sport, wouldnt the only difference be the steering wheel and bumpers essentially? Do they not have the same sport seats and m-suspension? Unless one has the adaptive suspension. I would assume the brakes are the same unless one has the upgraded M brakes correct? Are there any other differences that I didn't mention or not know about? if they were both stripped of options (except the model line) would all of those things be the same?

In 2015 the difference between sportline and M sport was basically the steering wheel, different trim, different bumpers, different wheels. Certain interior combinations weren't allowed as well.

[RedKloud]

M Sport is worth it just for the steering wheel itself.

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by RedKloud

M Sport is worth it just for the steering wheel itself.

+1

[donkey]

Sportline can come with the M Sport suspension, on the M Sport it's standard. Both trims come with sport seats and (i think) increased speed governor.

I love my sportline but do kind of wish I had the M Sport steering wheel. I don't care much either way for the exterior trim items, I think Sportline looks fine, but keep in mind some pieces are designed to go with the M Sport Bumpers, like the M Performance front lips and rear diffusers.

[bill_f31]

The M Sport edition has also standard the Anthracite roof liner - sun visors - pillar covers and the exterior Gloss black trims around the windows and the side mirrors.

[thatg20guy]

Originally Posted by RedKloud

M Sport is worth it just for the steering wheel itself.

+1 as well. I actually bought and converted my Sportline wheel to the M steering wheel and it made quite a big difference in terms of driving comfort on longer drives.

[kpgray]

Both Lines include:

• 18" wheels with their respective rims
• Shadow-line Exterior Trim (black trim)
• Leather Seating with individual trim (Line Specific Stiching on seats)
• Sport Seats (This alone is worth the additional $$)
• Highlight Specific Trim Options (Red Sport/Blue M-Sport)
• Dark colored headliner
• Stiffer Suspension (RWD Models Only (704 Suspension))
• Sport Color Display on dash
• Signature keys (Red Sport/Blue M-Sport)

M-Sport:

• M-Sport Front/Rear Bumpers with rear lower bumper trim
• M-Sport specific colors (EBII M-Sport specific and some colors excluded)
• M-Sport lower rocker panel
• Exhaust Tailpipe in chrome
• Mirrors same color as car
• M-Sport Steering Wheel (some say this alone is worth the $$)

Sport:

• Sport Front/Rear Bumpers with Black Trim
• Sport has all colors but EBII
• Exhaust tail pipe in black
• Mirrors covers in black

M-Sport is more aggressive but Sport Line contains many essential elements as the suspension and seats.

[alistairk]

If you get a manual, the m sport comes with a much nicer gear knob as well.

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by jgoens

+1

Could not agree more. M Sport steering wheel is very difficult to part with after getting used to it.

[mannymazz]

I personally think the M bumpers alone are worth it, they are two different cars. I would never part with my m bumpers even if the price was more significant. I remember when I first ordered my 435 before they were in dealerships(ordered it blindly, only judging by pics if I liked the new body) my dealer only had a sport 4 and I was very scared I was not going to like the body.

[KGB_123_99]

Get the M-Sport if you can. I got the Sport line back in 2013 when 328i didn't come in M-Sport here. I wish I did have that special steering wheel

The only other difference are the bumpers and the rims. Both trims come with anthracite roofliner which is totally awesome.

[X2 Monstah]

Go with the M Sport. My first F30 was a Sport Line and, while far better than the base model, I regretted not getting the M Sport. When my lease ended, I got the same car, but an M Sport model and I am very happy I did.

[kpgray]

Originally Posted by BSM F30

Go with the M Sport. My first F30 was a Sport Line and, while far better than the base model, I regretted not getting the M Sport. When my lease ended, I got the same car, but an M Sport model and I am very happy I did.

+1

First F30 was a 328i Sport xDrive. Next F30 was 335i M-Sport RWD with Sport Suspension. I am glad I did the change!

[bad karma]

The cars are aesthetically so much nicer looking as M-Sport. The front fascia of the non M-Sport cars is unpleasant, at best. I firmly believe BMW designs these cars with the M-Sport front end as the way the car is "supposed" to look, but makes it an option so they can charge extra for it. The front of the non M-Sport cars looks like an afterthought.

Exterior aesthetics aside, the steering wheel alone is worth the money. I supremely dislike getting non M-Sport loaners and having that hard, thin, greasy plastic thing instead. The biggest First World Problem ever: my loaner BMW doesn't have the nicer steering wheel of my regular BMW.

[rebattery]

msport ---love the wheel

[CIWS]

Also don't forget the M Sport gets extra stuff in diagrams


http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...76&hg=17&fg=05

[RPM1123]

Originally Posted by RedKloud

M Sport is worth it just for the steering wheel itself.

Definitely - every professional review of the M-Sport 3/4 series I've read has praised the steering wheel.

[50shadesofhockenheim]

M sport also has some extra cooling. Forgot if its for oil or whatever

[tlippold]

Are you buying new or pre-owned? If new, I believe there are add on options only available for the M Sport. If pre-owned, I would put more focus on condition, color, and options over line.

[VCuomo]

Originally Posted by bill_f31

The M Sport edition has also standard the Anthracite roof liner - sun visors - pillar covers and the exterior Gloss black trims around the windows and the side mirrors.

My 2012 335i Sport Line sedan has all of those as well.