Against 399 other V6 cars rated 2018–2020, the MKZ beats their 21.7 mpg average by 7 mpg, about $432 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2007, the 2L 4-cyl Hybrid (2013–2020), does 39.8 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3L 6-cyl (2017–2020), 21: $864 a year apart.
Every Lincoln MKZ engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl Hybrid | 40.5 / 38.3 | 2013–2020 | $965 | |
| 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid | 41 / 35 | 2011–2012 | $1,011 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 21.3 / 31.8 | 2013–2020 | $1,536 | |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 18.5 / 26.5 | 2013–2016 | $1,786 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 17.8 / 26.8 | 2007–2012 | $1,829 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 18 / 27 | 2017–2020 | $1,829 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Camry gets 37.1 mpg, the Honda Accord 40.5 mpg and the Toyota Prius 56 mpg, next to 28.7 mpg for the 2020 MKZ. The MKZ costs the most of them to run: $652 a year more than the Toyota Prius.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2020) | $0.111 |
| Fuel per year | $1,338 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,690 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2018–2020 | −$432 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,405 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2020 Lincoln MKZ gives up 5.6 mpg in town: 32.3 on the highway against 26.7 in the city, $249 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2020) | 26.7 mpg | $1,438 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 32.3 mpg | $1,189 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.6 mpg (21%) | Typical for its type |
How the MKZ changed over the years
The MKZ peaked in 2012 at 29.5 mpg (29.5 city, 31 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2007 at 20 — 9.5 mpg apart, or $618 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2020 car does 28.7. The biggest single-year change came in 2011: 21 to 29.5 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26.7 / 32.3 | 3 | $1,338 | |
| 2019 | 26.7 / 32.3 | 3 | $1,338 | |
| 2018 | 26.7 / 32 | 3 | $1,357 | |
| 2017 | 26.7 / 32 | 3 | $1,357 | |
| 2016 | 27 / 33 | 3 | $1,324 | |
| 2015 | 27 / 32.3 | 3 | $1,324 | |
| 2014 | 26.3 / 32 | 3 | $1,338 | |
| 2013 | 26.3 / 32 | 3 | $1,338 | |
| 2012 | 29.5 / 31 | 2 | $1,302 | |
| 2011 | 29.5 / 30.5 | 2 | $1,302 | |
| 2010 | 18 / 27 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2009 | 18 / 28 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2008 | 18 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2007 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 32 EPA ratings of the Lincoln MKZ — 6 engines across 2007–2020. 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 $2,405. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2020 Lincoln MKZ get?
28.7 mpg combined, 26.7 city and 32.3 highway, per EPA; its 3 versions that year range from 21 to 41. Across every year since 2007 the MKZ has averaged 27.8 mpg.
Is the 2020 MKZ more efficient than the 2019?
About the same: 28.7 against 28.7 mpg combined.
Which MKZ year has the best gas mileage?
The 2012, at 29.5 mpg combined (29.5 city, 31 highway).
Does the MKZ get better gas mileage than the Toyota Camry?
No: 28.7 mpg for the 2020 MKZ against 37.1 for the 2021 Toyota Camry, about $303 a year more to run.
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