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Lincoln MKS MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
8 model years · 2009–2016
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Lincoln MKS fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Lincoln MKS for 8 model years, 2009 to 2016. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–22 MPG. The latest model year, 2016, has 3 configurations rated 19–20 MPG combined and costing $3,230–$3,440 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2009 is the 2015 MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD, at 22 MPG.
Lincoln MKS MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2016 (2009) Generation page | ||
| 2016 | 19–20 | $3,230–$3,440 |
| 2015 | 20–22 | $2,950–$3,300 |
| 2014 | 20–22 | $2,950–$3,260 |
| 2013 | 20–21 | $3,100–$3,260 |
| 2012 | 19–20 | $3,300–$3,480 |
| 2011 | 19–20 | $3,320–$3,510 |
| 2010 | 19–20 | $3,270–$3,440 |
| 2009 | 19 | $3,440 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Lincoln MKS generations
1 generations between 2009 and 2016. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2016 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Lincoln MKS's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Lincoln MKS run 19–22 MPG across model years 2009 to 2016. The latest year, 2016, is rated 19–20 MPG.
Which Lincoln MKS model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015 Lincoln MKS MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2009, at 22 MPG.
How much does a Lincoln MKS cost to fuel per year?
For MY2016, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,230–$3,440 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,230.
Has the Lincoln MKS's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 19 MPG in 2009 to 20 MPG in 2016, 1 MPG more.