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2016-2018 Lincoln MKX MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 19–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016-2018 Lincoln MKX at a glance
The 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX covers 3 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 19–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $3,240 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the MKX 3.7L 6-cyl FWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2017 and 2018.
2016-2018 Lincoln MKX by model year
What the 2018 MKX 3.7L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$270
$3,240 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.40
Per 100 miles
$21.60
Five years
$16,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$280more a year
Class median $2,960 a year, MY2018
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Lincoln MKX MPG
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,240.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKX 3.7L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,240 |
| MKX 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| MKX 2.7L 6-cyl turbo AWD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| MKX 3.7L 6-cyl AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,480 |
2017 Lincoln MKX MPG
19–20 MPG · $3,240–$3,480/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,190 to $3,240, $50 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKX 3.7L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,240 |
| MKX 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| MKX 2.7L 6-cyl turbo AWD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| MKX 3.7L 6-cyl AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,480 |
2016 Lincoln MKX MPG
19–20 MPG · $3,190–$3,480/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKX 2.7L 6-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 26 | 20 | $3,190 |
| MKX 3.7L 6-cyl FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,230 |
| MKX 2.7L 6-cyl turbo AWD | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,360 |
| MKX 3.7L 6-cyl AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,480 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the MKX 3.7L 6-cyl FWD: $4,410 in California and $2,830 in Texas, a $1,580 difference.
- California $4,410
- Washington $4,090
- New York $3,240
- Florida $3,060
- Texas $2,830
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2018 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2007-2015 (U388)
- 2016-2018 (U540)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX get?
EPA rates the 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX at 19–20 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 MKX 3.7L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX?
Every model year of the 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX tops out at 20 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017 and 2018.
How does the 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2007-2015 Lincoln MKX) is rated 18–21 MPG combined and costs $3,050–$3,630 a year to fuel; the 2016-2018 model is rated 19–20 MPG and costs $3,190–$3,480 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Lincoln MKX per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the MKX 3.7L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,240 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,240–$3,480 a year. That is a $240 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Lincoln MKX 100 miles?
About $21.60 per 100 miles for the MKX 3.7L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.60 and $23.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2018 Lincoln MKX more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The MKX 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 2018 Lincoln MKX compare with other small SUV configurations?
The MKX 3.7L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,240 a year to fuel, $280 more than the class median of $2,960, and less than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 223 rated small SUV configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2018 Lincoln MKX different from the 2017 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,240. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2018 against 4 configurations for 2017. See the 2017 Lincoln MKX for that year.