Against 361 other V8 cars rated 2006–2008, the Mark LT trails their 15.7 mpg average by 1.7 mpg, about $297 a year.
Every Lincoln Mark LT engine, compared
The Lincoln Mark LT was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 8-cyl | 12.3 / 16.7 | 2006–2008 | $2,685 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Dodge Ram gets 15.8 mpg, the Ford Ranger 20.5 mpg and the Nissan Frontier 19.2 mpg, next to 14 mpg for the 2008 Mark LT. The Mark LT costs the most of them to run: $870 a year more than the Ford Ranger.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2008) | $0.229 |
| Fuel per year | $2,743 |
| Fuel over five years | $13,715 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2006–2008 | +$297 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,350 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2008 Lincoln Mark LT gives up 4 mpg in town: 16 on the highway against 12 in the city, $800 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2008) | 12 mpg | $3,200 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Mark LT changed over the years
The Mark LT peaked in 2006 at 15 mpg (13 city, 18 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2008 at 14 — 1 mpg apart, or $183 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2008 car does 14.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2007 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2006 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Lincoln Mark LT — 1 engine across 2006–2008. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $4,350. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2008 Lincoln Mark LT get?
14 mpg combined, 12 city and 16 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2006 the Mark LT has averaged 14.3 mpg.
Is the 2008 Mark LT more efficient than the 2007?
About the same: 14 against 14 mpg combined.
Which Mark LT year has the best gas mileage?
The 2006, at 15 mpg combined (13 city, 18 highway).
Does the Mark LT get better gas mileage than the Dodge Ram?
No: 14 mpg for the 2008 Mark LT against 15.8 for the 2009 Dodge Ram, about $313 a year more to run.
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