Lincoln MKS FWD
20 MPG The 2016 Lincoln MKS FWD is EPA-rated at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 750 gallons, $2400 a year in fuel, or $0.160 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2009–2016 run it averages 20.3 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 8 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.150 | $1500 | $2250 | $3000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.175 | $1750 | $2625 | $3500 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.225 | $2250 | $3375 | $4500 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 20 MPG | 17 | 25 | $3100 | 438 | 1 |
| 2015 | 22 MPG | 19 | 28 | $2850 | 402 | 1 |
| 2014 | 22 MPG | 19 | 28 | $2850 | 402 | 1 |
| 2013 | 21 MPG | 18 | 27 | $2950 | 422 | 1 |
| 2012 | 20 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3100 | 444 | 1 |
| 2011 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2010 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2009 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 149 large cars models tracked here, the Lincoln MKS FWD ranks 52 on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Dodge Intrepid (20.3), Buick Park Avenue (20.5), Genesis G80 AWD (20.5), BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo (21), BMW 750i (21).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 438 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Lincoln MKS FWD get?
The 2016 Lincoln MKS FWD is rated at 20 MPG combined by the EPA — 17 city and 25 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 20.3 MPG, ranging from 19 to 22 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Lincoln MKS FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 20 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 750 gallons — roughly $2400 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.160 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2016 model is $3100.
Has the Lincoln MKS FWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 19 MPG in 2009 to 20 in 2016 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 5% across 8 model years.
Is the Lincoln MKS FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 52 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG. That is 1.6 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.