10-24-2016, 03:33 PM
If you compare them side by side the M Leather actually feels thinner/softer than the E46 non-M stuff. The non-Ms have a really noticeable texture to them, and the "Nappa" leather on the Ms is smoother and softer. It worked out well to swap the E46 M seats into my car because the texture is a nearly perfect match for the stock leather on my back seat.
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S