Car comparison

AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V TurbovsBMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AC Ace

3.5 i V8 32V Turbo

354 hp3506 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1999-2000
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E36)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999

Comparison overview

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AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    407 Nm
    300 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    68/100

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2

  • Lowest city consumption
    17.0 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    230 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelACAce3.5 i V8 32V TurboBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
354hp264kW
321hp239kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight-
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
559km347mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,506cc214cu in
3,201cc195cu in
Length
4,420mm174in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,470mm97in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,444mm57in
Trunk volume
185L
230L
Max trunk volume
300L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
90L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V TurboBMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2PowerTorque
  • AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo6,500 rpm4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.27,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricACAce3.5 i V8 32V TurboBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
20.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
354 hp
264 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW

AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo has 33 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 and AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
1,560 kg
3,439 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo5.5 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.25.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo and BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
354 hp
264 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,420 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleACAce3.5 i V8 32V TurboBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
354 hp
264 kW
321 hp
239 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,420 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Range score
-
559 km
347 mi
Trunk score
185 L
6.5 cu ft
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 57 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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