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Newest year: 2006
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2000-2006 Lincoln LS MPG & Fuel Cost

7 model years · 17–21 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD

$4,460

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2000-2006 Lincoln LS at a glance

The 2000-2006 Lincoln LS covers 7 model years in the EPA database (28 configurations in all), rated 17–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $4,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006; 2002 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2003 and 2004.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2000-2006 Lincoln LS by model year

2000-2006 Lincoln LS: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2006	Gas	18 MPG	$4,460	Ratings changed
2005	Gas	18–20 MPG	$4,020–$4,460	Ratings changed
2004	Gas	18–21 MPG	$3,830–$4,460	Ratings changed
2003	Gas	18–21 MPG	$3,830–$4,460	Ratings changed
2002	Gas	17–19 MPG	$4,230–$4,730	Same EPA ratings as 2001
2001	Gas	17–19 MPG	$4,230–$4,730	Ratings changed
2000	Gas	17–18 MPG	$4,460–$4,730	First year

What the 2006 LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$372

$4,460 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$7.43

Per 100 miles

$29.73

Five years

$22,300

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the midsize car median

$830more a year

Class median $3,630 a year, MY2006

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2006 Lincoln LS MPG

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 18 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,020 to $4,460, $440 more.

Gas · 3.9L

Combined

18 MPG

Per year

$4,460

Gas configurations (2)

2006 Lincoln LS gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient)	3.9L 8-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$4,460
LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S5)	3.9L 8-cyl	RWD	16	23	18	$4,460

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2005 Lincoln LS MPG

18–20 MPG · $4,020–$4,460/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,830 to $4,020, $190 more.

Gas · 3.0L, 3.9L

Combined

18–20 MPG

Per year

$4,020–$4,460

Gas configurations (4)

2005 Lincoln LS gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
LS 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient)	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	17	24	20	$4,020
LS 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S5)	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	17	24	20	$4,020
LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.9L 8-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$4,460
LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S5)	3.9L 8-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$4,460

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2004 Lincoln LS MPG

18–21 MPG · $3,830–$4,460/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,830.

Gas · 3.0L, 3.9L

Combined

18–21 MPG

Per year

$3,830–$4,460

Gas configurations (4)

2004 Lincoln LS gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
LS 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S5) (Most efficient)	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	18	25	21	$3,830
LS 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	17	24	20	$4,020
LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.9L 8-cyl	RWD	15	21	18	$4,460
LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S5)	3.9L 8-cyl	RWD	15	23	18	$4,460

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2003 Lincoln LS MPG

18–21 MPG · $3,830–$4,460/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 21 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,230 to $3,830, $400 less.

Gas · 3.0L, 3.9L

Combined

18–21 MPG

Per year

$3,830–$4,460

Gas configurations (4)

2003 Lincoln LS gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
LS 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient)	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	18	25	21	$3,830
LS 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	17	24	20	$4,020
LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.9L 8-cyl	RWD	16	22	18	$4,460
LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.9L 8-cyl	RWD	16	23	18	$4,460

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2002 Lincoln LS MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2001

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Lincoln LS as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001

2001 Lincoln LS MPG

17–19 MPG · $4,230–$4,730/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 19 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,460 to $4,230, $230 less.

Gas · 3.0L, 3.9L

Combined

17–19 MPG

Per year

$4,230–$4,730

Gas configurations (5)

2001 Lincoln LS gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
LS 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient)	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	23	19	$4,230
LS 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	23	19	$4,230
LS 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S5)	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	23	18	$4,460
LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.9L 8-cyl	RWD	15	22	17	$4,730
LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S5)	3.9L 8-cyl	RWD	15	22	17	$4,730

5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2000 Lincoln LS MPG

17–18 MPG · $4,460–$4,730/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 3.0L, 3.9L

Combined

17–18 MPG

Per year

$4,460–$4,730

Gas configurations (4)

2000 Lincoln LS gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
LS 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient)	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	23	18	$4,460
LS 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	22	18	$4,460
LS 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	23	18	$4,460
LS 3.9L 8-cyl	3.9L 8-cyl	RWD	15	22	17	$4,730

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD: $5,320 in California and $3,870 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.

California $5,320
Washington $5,010
New York $4,410
Florida $4,080
Texas $3,870

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2006 midsize car models.

2006 Infiniti Q45

18 MPG · $4,460/yr

2006 Cadillac CTS

19 MPG · $3,440/yr

2006 Acura RL

19 MPG · $4,230/yr

2006 Cadillac STS

19 MPG · $3,440/yr

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2000-2006 Lincoln LS get?

EPA rates the 2000-2006 Lincoln LS at 17–21 MPG combined across 28 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 LS 3.0L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 25 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2006 Lincoln LS?

The LS 3.0L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2003 and 2004. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2000 and 2006.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2006 Lincoln LS?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. In 2002 the values repeat the year before.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Lincoln LS per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,460 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,460 a year.

How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Lincoln LS 100 miles?

About $29.73 per 100 miles for the LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2006 Lincoln LS more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD is rated 16 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.

How does the 2006 Lincoln LS compare with other midsize car configurations?

The LS 3.9L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,460 a year to fuel, $830 more than the class median of $3,630, and less than 1 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 133 rated midsize car configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2006 Lincoln LS different from the 2005 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 18 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,020 to $4,460, $440 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2006 against 4 configurations for 2005. See the 2005 Lincoln LS for that year.