Against 429 other V6 cars rated 2014–2016, the MKS trails their 21.8 mpg average by 1.8 mpg, about $159 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2009, the 3.7L 6-cyl (2009–2016), does 20.8 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.5L 6-cyl (2010–2012), 20: $74 a year apart.
Every Lincoln MKS engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 17.8 / 26 | 2009–2016 | $1,846 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 / 24.7 | 2010–2012 | $1,920 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Chrysler 300 gets 21 mpg, the Hyundai Sonata 36.5 mpg and the Chevrolet Impala 23.5 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2016 MKS. The MKS costs the most of them to run: $868 a year more than the Hyundai Sonata.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2016) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2014–2016 | +$159 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,044 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2016 Lincoln MKS gives up 8 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 17 in the city, $723 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2016) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the MKS changed over the years
The MKS peaked in 2015 at 22 mpg (19 city, 28 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2009 at 19 — 3 mpg apart, or $276 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2016 car does 20. The 2016 model loses 2 mpg against 22 for the 2015.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2015 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2014 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2013 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2012 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2011 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2010 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2009 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Lincoln MKS — 2 engines across 2009–2016. 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 $3,044. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2016 Lincoln MKS get?
20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2009 the MKS has averaged 20.5 mpg.
Is the 2016 MKS more efficient than the 2015?
No: 20 against 22 mpg combined, about $175 a year more to run.
Which MKS year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015, at 22 mpg combined (19 city, 28 highway).
Does the MKS get better gas mileage than the Chrysler 300?
No: 20 mpg for the 2016 MKS against 21 for the 2017 Chrysler 300, about $91 a year more to run.
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