AC Ace
3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
354 hp3506 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1999-2000
Car comparison
AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V TurbovsBMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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BMW M3 Convertible (E46)
3.2i 24V
343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2006
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.5 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful354 hp264 kW
- Highest torque407 Nm300 lb-ft
- Lightest1,510 kg3,329 lb
- Best power-to-weight234 hp/t175 kW/t4.3 kg/hp
- Best performance score68/100
BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V
- Lowest city consumption17.9 L/100 km13.1 mpg US15.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
- Largest trunk300 L
- Best overall score59/100
- Best economy score74/100
- Best practicality score44/100
Specification comparison
| Model | ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 354hp264kW | 343hp256kW |
| Torque | 407Nm300lb-ft | 365Nm269lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,510kg3,329lb | 1,655kg3,649lb |
| Gross weight | - | 2,100kg4,630lb |
| 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 | 76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.5s | 5.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 19.2s Calculated | 20.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.2s Calculated | 5.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK | 17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.6s Calculated | 13.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 234hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb Calculated | 207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton Calculated | 221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 521km324mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,506cc214cu in | 3,246cc198cu in |
| Length | 4,420mm174in | 4,492mm177in |
| Width | 1,870mm74in | 1,780mm70in |
| Height | 1,300mm51in | 1,363mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,470mm97in | 2,731mm108in |
| Front track | 1,590mm63in | 1,508mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,570mm62in | 1,525mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 185L | 300L |
| Max trunk volume | 300L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 90L | 63L |
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 (E46) 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
- AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo: Power / Torque
- BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | 6,500 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V | 7,900 rpm | 4,900 rpm | 8,150 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.2 s | 5.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.5 s | 5.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 19.2 s | 20.0 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 | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.0 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.9 s | 8.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.5 s | 11.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.6 s | 13.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 172 km/h 107 mph | 170 km/h 105 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | 354 hp 264 kW |
| BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V | 343 hp 256 kW |
AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo has 11 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V.
The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V and AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo: 11 hp (8 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | 407 Nm 300 lb-ft |
| BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V | 365 Nm 269 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | 1,510 kg 3,329 lb |
| BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V | 1,655 kg 3,649 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | 5.5 s |
| BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V | 5.5 s |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | 234 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
| BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V | 207 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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 (E46)3.2i 24V | 343 hp 256 kW | 5.5 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 354 hp 264 kW | 343 hp 256 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 407 Nm 300 lb-ft | 365 Nm 269 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.5 s | 5.5 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 | 1,655 kg 3,649 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 12.1 L/100 km 19.4 mpg US 23.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 521 km 324 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 185 L 6.5 cu ft | 300 L 10.6 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 234 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 207 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.18 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.08 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,176 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
- Has 11 hp more
- Has 42 Nm more
- Is 145 kg lighter
- Has 27 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
BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V
- Has 115 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
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