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Lincoln MKZ MPG

EPA fuel economy for 54 Lincoln MKZ trims sold from 2007 to 2020. Best ever: 41 MPG (2020 MKZ Hybrid FWD). Latest model year 2020: 20 to 41 MPG combined across 5 trims.

41best combined MPG (2020)
42 / 39city / highway of the best trim
19lowest combined MPG (2012)
14model years rated
$1,520a year to fuel, cheapest 2020 trim at EPA prices

Lincoln MKZ fuel cost calculator

Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.

At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2020 Lincoln MKZ to fuel is the MKZ Hybrid FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid (41 MPG) at $1,520 a year. The MKZ AWD, 3.0 L, 6 cyl (20 MPG) costs $3,120, so the thriftier trim saves $1,600 a year and $8,000 over five years.

2020 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
MKZ Hybrid FWD2.0 L, 4 cyl, HybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWDRegular41$1,520cheapest
MKZ FWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular24$2,600+$1,080
MKZ AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular23$2,710+$1,190
MKZ FWD3.0 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular21$2,970+$1,450
MKZ AWD3.0 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular20$3,120+$1,600

Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.

Lincoln MKZ MPG by year

YearBest combinedCityHwyBest trim that yearTrims
2020414239MKZ Hybrid FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (variable gear ratios)5
2019414239MKZ Hybrid FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (variable gear ratios)5
2018404138MKZ Hybrid FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (variable gear ratios)5
2017404138MKZ Hybrid FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (variable gear ratios)5
2016404139MKZ Hybrid FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (variable gear ratios)5
2015404139MKZ Hybrid FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (variable gear ratios)5
2014383837MKZ Hybrid FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (variable gear ratios)5
2013383837MKZ Hybrid FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (variable gear ratios)5
2012384135MKZ Hybrid FWD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (variable gear ratios)3
2011384135MKZ Hybrid FWD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (variable gear ratios)3
2010211827MKZ FWD, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto (S6)2
2009211828MKZ FWD, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto 6-spd2
2008221828MKZ FWD, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto 6-spd2
2007201725MKZ FWD, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto 6-spd2

Every Lincoln MKZ trim

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCityHwyCombCO2 g/miFuel cost/yr
2020MKZ Hybrid FWD2.0 L, 4 cyl, HybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWDRegular423941217$1,520
2020MKZ FWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular203124373$2,600
2020MKZ AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular202923384$2,710
2020MKZ FWD3.0 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular182721425$2,970
2020MKZ AWD3.0 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular172620447$3,120
2019MKZ Hybrid FWD2.0 L, 4 cyl, HybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWDRegular423941217$1,520
2019MKZ FWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular203124373$2,600
2019MKZ AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular202923386$2,710
2019MKZ FWD3.0 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular182721425$2,970
2019MKZ AWD3.0 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular172620447$3,120
2018MKZ Hybrid FWD2.0 L, 4 cyl, HybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWDRegular413840222$1,560
2018MKZ FWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular213124370$2,600
2018MKZ AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular202823386$2,710
2018MKZ FWD3.0 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular182721425$2,970
2018MKZ AWD3.0 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular172620447$3,120
2017MKZ Hybrid FWD2.0 L, 4 cyl, HybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWDRegular413840222$1,560
2017MKZ FWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular213124370$2,600
2017MKZ AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular202823386$2,710
2017MKZ FWD3.0 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular182721425$2,970
2017MKZ AWD3.0 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular172620447$3,120
2016MKZ Hybrid FWD2.0 L, 4 cyl, HybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWDRegular413940227$1,560
2016MKZ FWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular223326341$2,400
2016MKZ AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular223125357$2,500
2016MKZ FWD3.7 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular182721415$2,970
2016MKZ AWD3.7 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular172420450$3,120
2015MKZ Hybrid FWD2.0 L, 4 cyl, HybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWDRegular413940227$1,560
2015MKZ FWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular223326341$2,400
2015MKZ AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular223125357$2,500
2015MKZ AWD3.7 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular182521429$2,970
2015MKZ FWD3.7 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular182721415$2,970
2014MKZ Hybrid FWD2.0 L, 4 cyl, HybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWDRegular383738242$1,640
2014MKZ FWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular223226343$2,400
2014MKZ AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular223125357$2,500
2014MKZ FWD3.7 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular192722410$2,840
2014MKZ AWD3.7 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular182521430$2,970
2013MKZ Hybrid FWD2.0 L, 4 cyl, HybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWDRegular383738242$1,640
2013MKZ FWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular223226343$2,400
2013MKZ AWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular223125358$2,500
2013MKZ FWD3.7 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular192722410$2,840
2013MKZ AWD3.7 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular182621426$2,970
2012MKZ Hybrid FWD2.5 L, 4 cyl, HybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWDRegular413538234$1,640
2012MKZ FWD3.5 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular182721423$2,970
2012MKZ AWD3.5 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular172419468$3,280
2011MKZ Hybrid FWD2.5 L, 4 cyl, HybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWDRegular413538234$1,640
2011MKZ FWD3.5 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular182621423$2,970
2011MKZ AWD3.5 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)4WDRegular172419468$3,280
2010MKZ FWD3.5 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)FWDRegular182721423$2,970
2010MKZ AWD3.5 L, 6 cylAuto (S6)AWDRegular172419468$3,280
2009MKZ FWD3.5 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdFWDRegular182821423$2,970
2009MKZ AWD3.5 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spd4WD/AWDRegular172419468$3,280
2008MKZ FWD3.5 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdFWDRegular182822404$2,840
2008MKZ AWD3.5 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spd4WD/AWDRegular172419468$3,280
2007MKZ FWD3.5 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdFWDRegular172520444$3,120
2007MKZ AWD3.5 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spd4WD/AWDRegular162419468$3,280

CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).

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Questions people ask

What is the best MPG for a Lincoln MKZ?

The most efficient Lincoln MKZ the EPA has rated is the 2020 MKZ Hybrid FWD at 41 MPG combined (42 city, 39 highway).

What MPG does the 2020 Lincoln MKZ get?

2020 Lincoln MKZ trims range from 20 to 41 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.

Which Lincoln MKZ has the worst fuel economy?

The 2012 MKZ AWD is the lowest rated at 19 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a Lincoln MKZ for a year?

At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2020 Lincoln MKZ to fuel is the MKZ Hybrid FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Hybrid (41 MPG) at $1,520 a year. The MKZ AWD, 3.0 L, 6 cyl (20 MPG) costs $3,120, so the thriftier trim saves $1,600 a year and $8,000 over five years.

More from Lincoln: every Lincoln model. Fuel types on this model: Regular. EPA classes: Midsize Cars.