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2017 Lincoln MKZ 'Select' 2.0T
Shown: 2017 Lincoln MKZ 'Select' 2.0T. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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2013-2020 Lincoln MKZ MPG & Fuel Cost

8 model years · 20–41 MPG combined

24 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
31 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD
$2,740

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2007-2012

2013-2020 Lincoln MKZ at a glance

The 2013-2020 Lincoln MKZ covers 8 model years in the EPA database (40 configurations in all), rated 20–41 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $1,590 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (41 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. The best combined rating in the generation, 41 MPG, was reached in 2019 and 2020.

2013-2020 Lincoln MKZ by model year

2013-2020 Lincoln MKZ: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2020 Gas, Hybrid 20–41 MPG $1,590–$3,280 Ratings changed
2019 Gas, Hybrid 20–41 MPG $1,590–$3,280 Ratings changed
2018 Gas, Hybrid 20–40 MPG $1,630–$3,280 Ratings changed
2017 Gas, Hybrid 20–40 MPG $1,630–$3,280 Ratings changed
2016 Gas, Hybrid 20–40 MPG $1,630–$3,320 Ratings changed
2015 Gas, Hybrid 21–40 MPG $1,630–$3,150 Ratings changed
2014 Gas, Hybrid 21–38 MPG $1,720–$3,160 Ratings changed
2013 Gas, Hybrid 21–38 MPG $1,720–$3,130 First year

What the 2020 MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive

Per month

$228

$2,740 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.57

Per 100 miles

$18.27

Five years

$13,700

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

vs the midsize car median

$80less a year

Class median $2,820 a year, MY2020

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2020 Lincoln MKZ MPG

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 41 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,590.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L
Combined
20–24 MPG
Per year
$2,740–$3,280
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
41 MPG
Per year
$1,590
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2020 Lincoln MKZ gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 31 24 $2,740
MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 20 29 23 $2,820
MKZ 3.0L 6-cyl turbo FWD 3.0L 6-cyl turbo FWD 18 27 21 $3,120
MKZ 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 17 26 20 $3,280

Hybrid configurations (1)

2020 Lincoln MKZ hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 42 39 41 $1,590

2019 Lincoln MKZ MPG

20–41 MPG · $1,590–$3,280/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 40 to 41 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,630 to $1,590, $40 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L
Combined
20–24 MPG
Per year
$2,740–$3,280
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
41 MPG
Per year
$1,590
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2019 Lincoln MKZ gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 20 31 24 $2,740
MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 20 29 23 $2,840
MKZ 3.0L 6-cyl turbo FWD 3.0L 6-cyl turbo FWD 18 27 21 $3,120
MKZ 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 17 26 20 $3,280

Hybrid configurations (1)

2019 Lincoln MKZ hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 42 39 41 $1,590

2018 Lincoln MKZ MPG

20–40 MPG · $1,630–$3,280/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 40 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,630.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L
Combined
20–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,280
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
40 MPG
Per year
$1,630
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2018 Lincoln MKZ gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 31 24 $2,720
MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 20 28 23 $2,830
MKZ 3.0L 6-cyl turbo FWD 3.0L 6-cyl turbo FWD 18 27 21 $3,120
MKZ 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 17 26 20 $3,280

Hybrid configurations (1)

2018 Lincoln MKZ hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 41 38 40 $1,630

2017 Lincoln MKZ MPG

20–40 MPG · $1,630–$3,280/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 40 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,630.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L
Combined
20–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,280
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
40 MPG
Per year
$1,630
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2017 Lincoln MKZ gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 21 31 24 $2,720
MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 20 28 23 $2,840
MKZ 3.0L 6-cyl turbo FWD 3.0L 6-cyl turbo FWD 18 27 21 $3,120
MKZ 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 17 26 20 $3,280

Hybrid configurations (1)

2017 Lincoln MKZ hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 41 38 40 $1,630

2016 Lincoln MKZ MPG

20–40 MPG · $1,630–$3,320/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 40 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,630.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.7L
Combined
20–26 MPG
Per year
$2,510–$3,320
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
40 MPG
Per year
$1,630
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2016 Lincoln MKZ gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 33 26 $2,510
MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 31 25 $2,610
MKZ 3.7L 6-cyl FWD 3.7L 6-cyl FWD 18 27 21 $3,050
MKZ 3.7L 6-cyl AWD 3.7L 6-cyl AWD 17 24 20 $3,320

Hybrid configurations (1)

2016 Lincoln MKZ hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 41 39 40 $1,630

2015 Lincoln MKZ MPG

21–40 MPG · $1,630–$3,150/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 38 to 40 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $1,720 to $1,630, $90 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.7L
Combined
21–26 MPG
Per year
$2,510–$3,150
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
40 MPG
Per year
$1,630
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2015 Lincoln MKZ gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 33 26 $2,510
MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 31 25 $2,610
MKZ 3.7L 6-cyl FWD 3.7L 6-cyl FWD 18 27 21 $3,050
MKZ 3.7L 6-cyl AWD 3.7L 6-cyl AWD 18 25 21 $3,150

Hybrid configurations (1)

2015 Lincoln MKZ hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 41 39 40 $1,630

2014 Lincoln MKZ MPG

21–38 MPG · $1,720–$3,160/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 38 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,720.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.7L
Combined
21–26 MPG
Per year
$2,520–$3,160
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
38 MPG
Per year
$1,720
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2014 Lincoln MKZ gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 32 26 $2,520
MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 31 25 $2,610
MKZ 3.7L 6-cyl FWD 3.7L 6-cyl FWD 19 27 22 $3,020
MKZ 3.7L 6-cyl AWD 3.7L 6-cyl AWD 18 25 21 $3,160

Hybrid configurations (1)

2014 Lincoln MKZ hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 38 37 38 $1,720

2013 Lincoln MKZ MPG

21–38 MPG · $1,720–$3,130/yr
Gas · 2.0L, 3.7L
Combined
21–26 MPG
Per year
$2,520–$3,130
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
38 MPG
Per year
$1,720
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2013 Lincoln MKZ gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 32 26 $2,520
MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 31 25 $2,610
MKZ 3.7L 6-cyl FWD 3.7L 6-cyl FWD 19 27 22 $3,020
MKZ 3.7L 6-cyl AWD 3.7L 6-cyl AWD 18 26 21 $3,130

Hybrid configurations (1)

2013 Lincoln MKZ hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 38 37 38 $1,720

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,730 in California and $2,390 in Texas, a $1,340 difference.

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

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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

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2013-2020 Lincoln MKZ get?

EPA rates the 2013-2020 Lincoln MKZ at 20–41 MPG combined across 40 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2020 Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 41 MPG (42 city, 39 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 20–26 MPG; Hybrid: 38–41 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2020 Lincoln MKZ?

The Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 41 MPG, in 2019 and 2020. The lowest top rating, 38 MPG, was in 2013 and 2014.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2020 Lincoln MKZ?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

How does the 2013-2020 Lincoln MKZ compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2007-2012 Lincoln MKZ) is rated 19–38 MPG combined and costs $1,720–$3,440 a year to fuel; the 2013-2020 model is rated 20–41 MPG and costs $1,590–$3,320 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Lincoln MKZ per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,740 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $1,590–$3,280 a year. That is a $1,690 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Lincoln MKZ 100 miles?

About $18.27 per 100 miles for the MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $10.60 and $21.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

How does the 2020 Lincoln MKZ compare with other midsize car configurations?

The MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,740 a year to fuel, $80 less than the class median of $2,820, and less than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 159 rated midsize car configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2020 Lincoln MKZ hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?

Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD) is rated 41 MPG against 24 MPG for the best gas version (MKZ 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD), 17 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $1,590 versus $2,740 a year, a saving of $1,150.

Is the 2020 Lincoln MKZ different from the 2019 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 41 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,590. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2020 against 5 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Lincoln MKZ for that year.