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Lincoln MKZ Annual Fuel Cost

Running a 2020 Lincoln MKZ costs about $1,500 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.

Latest model year (2020):

The Lincoln MKZ costs an estimated $1,500/year in fuel (217 g CO₂/mi).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026
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Lincoln MKZ Fuel Cost — All Years

YearTrimEngineFuelMPG Comb.Annual CostCO₂ (g/mi)GHG Score
2020Config 1 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline23$2,6503845
2020Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline24$2,5503735
2020Config 3 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LRegular Gasoline20$3,1004474
2020Config 4 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LRegular Gasoline21$2,9504254
2020Config 5 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline41$1,5002179
2019Config 1 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline23$2,6503865
2019Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline24$2,5503735
2019Config 3 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LRegular Gasoline21$2,9504254
2019Config 4 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LRegular Gasoline20$3,1004474
2019Config 5 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline41$1,5002179
2018Config 1 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline24$2,5503705
2018Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline23$2,6503865
2018Config 3 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LRegular Gasoline20$3,1004474
2018Config 4 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LRegular Gasoline21$2,9504254
2018Config 5 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline40$1,5502229
2017Config 1 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline23$2,6503865
2017Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline24$2,5503705
2017Config 3 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LRegular Gasoline20$3,1004474
2017Config 4 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LRegular Gasoline21$2,9504254
2017Config 5 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline40$1,5502229
2016Config 1 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline25$2,4503576
2016Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline26$2,3503416
2016Config 3 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L6 3.7LRegular Gasoline21$2,9504155
2016Config 4 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L6 3.7LRegular Gasoline20$3,1004504
2016Config 5 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline40$1,5502279
2015Config 1 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline25$2,4503576
2015Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline26$2,3503416
2015Config 3 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L6 3.7LRegular Gasoline21$2,9504295
2015Config 4 of 5Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L6 3.7LRegular Gasoline21$2,9504155
2015Config 5 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline40$1,5502279

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 Lincoln MKZ estimated annual fuel cost varies

Across 30 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2020 Lincoln MKZ, estimated annual fuel cost runs from $1,500 to $3,100. The strongest figure belongs to the 2020 Lincoln MKZ (Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L) at $1,500, and the weakest to the 2016 car (Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L) at $3,100 — a spread of 52%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Lincoln MKZ would be misleading.

What changed for 2020

Average estimated annual fuel cost for the 2020 Lincoln MKZ is $2,550, against $2,550 for the 2019 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

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.

Configurations behind these Lincoln MKZ numbers

The 2015 through 2020 Lincoln MKZ entries here cover the variants Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L and Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L. 2020 is the busiest model year in the record with 5 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted estimated annual fuel cost figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

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 Fuel Cost

How much does it cost to fuel the Lincoln MKZ?

The estimated annual fuel cost for the Lincoln MKZ is $1,500 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.

How much CO₂ does the Lincoln MKZ produce?

The Lincoln MKZ produces approximately 217 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.

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