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Lincoln MKZ Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2020 Lincoln MKZ is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2020):

The Lincoln MKZ is offered in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.

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Lincoln MKZ Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2020Config 1 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L23
2020Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L24
2020Config 3 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L20
2020Config 4 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L21
2020Config 5 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L41
2019Config 1 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L23
2019Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L24
2019Config 3 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L21
2019Config 4 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L20
2019Config 5 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L41
2018Config 1 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L24
2018Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L23
2018Config 3 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L20
2018Config 4 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L21
2018Config 5 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L40
2017Config 1 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L23
2017Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L24
2017Config 3 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L20
2017Config 4 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L21
2017Config 5 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L40
2016Config 1 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L25
2016Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L26
2016Config 3 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.7L21
2016Config 4 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.7L20
2016Config 5 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L40
2015Config 1 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L25
2015Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L26
2015Config 3 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.7L21
2015Config 4 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.7L21
2015Config 5 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L40

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Lincoln MKZ data analysis

How to read this Lincoln MKZ data

This page lists every 2015 through 2020 Lincoln MKZ record we hold for this measurement — 30 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Lincoln MKZ figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Lincoln MKZ record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About MKZ Drivetrain

Is the Lincoln MKZ front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Lincoln MKZ is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Lincoln MKZ come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Lincoln MKZ. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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