Lincoln MKZ MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Lincoln MKZ model year from 2007 to 2020 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the MKZ has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2020 (up to 41 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 MKZ fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20–41 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $22,650 | 27 listings |
| 2019 | 20–41 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $17,995 | 20 listings |
| 2018 | 20–40 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $15,475 | 88 listings |
| 2017 | 20–40 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $13,992 | 209 listings |
| 2016 | 20–40 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | $12,988 | 30 listings |
| 2015 | 21–40 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | $10,495 | 63 listings |
| 2014 | 21–38 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 21–38 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 19–38 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 19–38 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 19–21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 19–21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 19–22 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 19–20 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
2020 Lincoln MKZ: engines & MPG
The 2020 MKZ was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 41 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $22,650 on VehiSales (27 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ Hybrid FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 42 | 39 | 41 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
2019 Lincoln MKZ: engines & MPG
The 2019 MKZ was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 41 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $17,995 on VehiSales (20 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ Hybrid FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 42 | 39 | 41 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
2018 Lincoln MKZ: engines & MPG
The 2018 MKZ was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 40 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $15,475 on VehiSales (88 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ Hybrid FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 41 | 38 | 40 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
2017 Lincoln MKZ: engines & MPG
The 2017 MKZ was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 40 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $13,992 on VehiSales (209 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ Hybrid FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 41 | 38 | 40 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
2016 Lincoln MKZ: engines & MPG
The 2016 MKZ was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 40 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $12,988 on VehiSales (30 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ Hybrid FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 41 | 39 | 40 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2015 Lincoln MKZ: engines & MPG
The 2015 MKZ was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 40 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $10,495 on VehiSales (63 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ Hybrid FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 41 | 39 | 40 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
2014 Lincoln MKZ: engines & MPG
The 2014 MKZ was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 38 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ Hybrid FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 38 | 37 | 38 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2013 Lincoln MKZ: engines & MPG
The 2013 MKZ was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 38 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ Hybrid FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 38 | 37 | 38 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2012 Lincoln MKZ: engines & MPG
The 2012 MKZ was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 38 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 41 | 35 | 38 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2011 Lincoln MKZ: engines & MPG
The 2011 MKZ was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 38 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 41 | 35 | 38 MPG |
| MKZ FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2010 Lincoln MKZ: engines & MPG
The 2010 MKZ was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2009 Lincoln MKZ: engines & MPG
The 2009 MKZ was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2008 Lincoln MKZ: engines & MPG
The 2008 MKZ was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2007 Lincoln MKZ: engines & MPG
The 2007 MKZ was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| MKZ AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Lincoln MKZ get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the MKZ range from 20 to 41 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2020 model year.
What engines does the 2020 Lincoln MKZ have?
The 2020 MKZ was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2020 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Lincoln MKZ require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
Is there a hybrid or electric MKZ?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
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