Lincoln MKS MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Lincoln MKS model year from 2009 to 2016 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the MKS has been offered with 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2015 (up to 22 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Lincoln MKS fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2016 19–20 MPG 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl $12,495 12 listings
2015 20–22 MPG 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl $12,497 8 listings
2014 20–22 MPG 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
2013 20–21 MPG 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
2012 19–20 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl
2011 19–20 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl
2010 19–20 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl
2009 19 MPG 3.7L 6-cyl

2016 Lincoln MKS: engines & MPG

The 2016 MKS was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $12,495 on VehiSales (12 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MKS FWD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 25 20 MPG
MKS AWD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 24 19 MPG
MKS AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 16 24 19 MPG

2015 Lincoln MKS: engines & MPG

The 2015 MKS was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $12,497 on VehiSales (8 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MKS FWD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 19 28 22 MPG
MKS AWD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 18 26 21 MPG
MKS AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 25 20 MPG

2014 Lincoln MKS: engines & MPG

The 2014 MKS was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MKS FWD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 19 28 22 MPG
MKS AWD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 18 26 21 MPG
MKS AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 25 20 MPG

2013 Lincoln MKS: engines & MPG

The 2013 MKS was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MKS AWD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 18 26 21 MPG
MKS FWD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 18 27 21 MPG
MKS AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 25 20 MPG

2012 Lincoln MKS: engines & MPG

The 2012 MKS was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MKS AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 24 20 MPG
MKS FWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 24 20 MPG
MKS AWD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 16 23 19 MPG

2011 Lincoln MKS: engines & MPG

The 2011 MKS was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MKS AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 25 20 MPG
MKS AWD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 16 22 19 MPG
MKS FWD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 24 19 MPG

2010 Lincoln MKS: engines & MPG

The 2010 MKS was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MKS AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG
MKS AWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
MKS FWD 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG

2009 Lincoln MKS: engines & MPG

The 2009 MKS was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MKS AWD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
MKS FWD 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Lincoln MKS get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the MKS range from 19 to 22 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2015 model year.

What engines does the 2016 Lincoln MKS have?

The 2016 MKS was EPA-rated with 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 2016 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Lincoln MKS require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Lincoln MKS EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/lincoln/mks.

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