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Lincoln MKZ

Photo: Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The official data lists 62 versions of the Lincoln MKZ (2007–2021), in the European Union, the United States, and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data: 2007–2021
Markets: European Union, United States, Canada
Engines: 2.0 L to 3.7 L
Fuels: Petrol, Hybrid
Lowest consumption (Canada): 5.6 L/100 km (5-cycle)
Lowest consumption (United States): 5.7 L/100 km (EPA)
New registrations in the EU: 10

What is the Lincoln MKZ?

The MKZ is a four-door luxury sedan that gave Lincoln drivers a car-focused option in a range increasingly associated with SUVs. Its comfortable, everyday character suited drivers looking for a midsize saloon. The model was sold in North America and also appears in European Union registration figures.

The MKZ name spans two generations: the first ran from 2006 to 2012, and the second from 2013 to 2020. The car was introduced as the Zephyr before adopting the MKZ name. The 2013 redesign brought a more distinctive exterior, and US versions included a hybrid alongside petrol models.

Engines and power

US and Canadian listings span engine sizes from 2.0 L to 3.7 L. US versions include petrol and hybrid models, while the listed Canadian versions use petrol. Engine and drivetrain specifications varied by model year and version.

The MKZ appears in European Union registration figures for 2021, with 10 registrations. The listed version is a 2.0 L petrol rated at 149 kW, or 203 PS.

How economical is the Lincoln MKZ?

The best combined US EPA rating is 41 MPG, and the lowest listed US consumption is 5.7 L/100 km under EPA testing. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 5.6 L/100 km under NRCan’s 5-cycle procedure. The EPA and Canadian procedures differ, so the results are not directly comparable.

US listings cover 2007–2020 and include 31 versions; Canadian listings cover the same years and include 30. European Union registration figures include the 2021 entry. European official consumption testing uses WLTP or the earlier NEDC procedure, while the US uses EPA testing and Canada uses the 5-cycle method.

Questions and answers

How many generations of MKZ were there?

Two: the first ran from 2006 to 2012, and the second from 2013 to 2020.

Was the Lincoln MKZ available as a hybrid?

Yes. Hybrid versions are listed in the United States.

What power is listed for the EU-registered MKZ?

The 2021 EU entry is a 2.0 L petrol version rated at 149 kW, or 203 PS.

What is the best combined EPA rating listed for the MKZ?

41 MPG.

MKZ first generation (2006–2012)

Lincoln MKZ first generation — Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Model codes: CD378, CD3 · References: en.wikipedia.org, texa.it

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MKZ second generation (2013–2020)

Lincoln MKZ second generation — Photo: Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: CD533, CD4 · References: en.wikipedia.org, texa.it

United States 19 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2019–2020SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	232 g/km
2019–2020Hybrid	2.0 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	Front-wheel drive	41 MPG (5.7 L/100 km) EPA	135 g/km
2020SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	239 g/km
2017–2020SIDI	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	278 g/km
2017–2020SIDI	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	264 g/km
2019SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
2017–2018	2.0 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	Front-wheel drive	40 MPG (5.9 L/100 km) EPA	138 g/km
2017–2018SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
2017–2018SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
2013–2016SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	222 g/km
2015–2016SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	212 g/km
2015–2016	2.0 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	Front-wheel drive	40 MPG (5.9 L/100 km) EPA	141 g/km
2015–2016	3.7 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	258 g/km
2016	3.7 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	280 g/km
2014–2015	3.7 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	267 g/km
2013–2014SIDI	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	213 g/km
2013–2014	2.0 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	Front-wheel drive	38 MPG (6.2 L/100 km) EPA	150 g/km
2013–2014	3.7 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	255 g/km
2013	3.7 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	265 g/km

Canada 20 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2019–2020Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	245 g/km
2020Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	5.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	131 g/km
2017–2019Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	5.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	139 g/km
2017–2019Mid-size	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	278 g/km
2018Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	242 g/km
2017Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	230 g/km
2017Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	239 g/km
2017Mid-size	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	264 g/km
2016Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	8.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	210 g/km
2016Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	9.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	220 g/km
2016Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	5.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	136 g/km
2016Mid-size	3.7 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	257 g/km
2016Mid-size	3.7 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	279 g/km
2015Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	8.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	205 g/km
2015Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	5.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	133 g/km
2015Mid-size	3.7 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	260 g/km
2013–2014Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	207 g/km
2013–2014Mid-size	2.0 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	6.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	145 g/km
2014Mid-size	3.7 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	262 g/km
2013Mid-size	3.7 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	258 g/km

Versions outside these generations

European Union 1 version

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	EU registrations
2021	2.0 L	149 kW (203 PS)	Petrol	10

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.