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2009-2016 Lincoln MKS MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 19–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 large car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2016 Lincoln MKS at a glance
The 2009-2016 Lincoln MKS covers 8 model years in the EPA database (23 configurations in all), rated 19–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $3,230 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The best combined rating in the generation, 22 MPG, was reached in 2014 and 2015.
2009-2016 Lincoln MKS by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $3,230–$3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $2,950–$3,300 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $2,950–$3,260 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,100–$3,260 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $3,300–$3,480 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $3,320–$3,510 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,440 | First year |
What the 2016 MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$269
$3,230 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.38
Per 100 miles
$21.53
Five years
$16,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$140less a year
Class median $3,370 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Lincoln MKS MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 20 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,950 to $3,230, $280 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,230 |
| MKS 3.7L 6-cyl AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,400 |
| MKS 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
2015 Lincoln MKS MPG
20–22 MPG · $2,950–$3,300/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,950.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,950 |
| MKS 3.7L 6-cyl AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,130 |
| MKS 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,300 |
2014 Lincoln MKS MPG
20–22 MPG · $2,950–$3,260/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 22 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,100 to $2,950, $150 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,950 |
| MKS 3.7L 6-cyl AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,130 |
| MKS 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,260 |
2013 Lincoln MKS MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,100–$3,260/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,300 to $3,100, $200 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,100 |
| MKS 3.7L 6-cyl AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,120 |
| MKS 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,260 |
2012 Lincoln MKS MPG
19–20 MPG · $3,300–$3,480/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,320 to $3,300, $20 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKS 3.5L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,300 |
| MKS 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,330 |
| MKS 3.7L 6-cyl | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,480 |
2011 Lincoln MKS MPG
19–20 MPG · $3,320–$3,510/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,320, $50 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKS 3.5L 6-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,320 |
| MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,380 |
| MKS 3.7L 6-cyl AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 19 | $3,510 |
2010 Lincoln MKS MPG
19–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,440/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,270, $170 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKS 3.5L 6-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| MKS 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| MKS 3.5L 6-cyl FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
2009 Lincoln MKS MPG
19 MPG · $3,440/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKS 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD: $4,400 in California and $2,820 in Texas, a $1,580 difference.
- California $4,400
- Washington $4,080
- New York $3,230
- Florida $3,060
- Texas $2,820
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 large car models.
Generations
- 2009-2016 (2009)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2016 Lincoln MKS get?
EPA rates the 2009-2016 Lincoln MKS at 19–22 MPG combined across 23 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG (19 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2016 Lincoln MKS?
The MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 22 MPG, in 2014 and 2015. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2009.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2016 Lincoln MKS?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Lincoln MKS per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,230 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,230–$3,440 a year. That is a $210 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Lincoln MKS 100 miles?
About $21.53 per 100 miles for the MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.53 and $22.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Lincoln MKS more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2016 Lincoln MKS compare with other large car configurations?
The MKS 3.7L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,230 a year to fuel, $140 less than the class median of $3,370, and less than 5 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 119 rated large car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Lincoln MKS different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 20 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,950 to $3,230, $280 more. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2016 against 3 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Lincoln MKS for that year.