2016 Lincoln MKZ
4 trims · 6 configurations · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$35,190 – $47,495
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★★
5 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★☆☆
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆
Source: NHTSA
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$35,190
Typical monthly
$697/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base FWD
- MSRP
- $35,190
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/33
- Horsepower
- 231 hp
- Torque
- 270 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15.4
- Max towing
- —
Base AWD
- MSRP
- $37,080
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/31
- Horsepower
- 231 hp
- Torque
- 270 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15.4
- Max towing
- —
Hybrid
- MSRP
- $35,190
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 41/39
- Horsepower
- 188 hp
- Torque
- 129 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 hybrid
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 11.1
- Max towing
- —
Black Label FWD
- MSRP
- $45,605
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/33
- Horsepower
- 231 hp
- Torque
- 270 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15.4
- Max towing
- —
Black Label AWD
- MSRP
- $47,495
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/31
- Horsepower
- 231 hp
- Torque
- 270 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15.4
- Max towing
- —
Black Label Hybrid
- MSRP
- $45,605
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 41/39
- Horsepower
- 188 hp
- Torque
- 129 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 hybrid
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 11.1
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base FWD | Base AWD | Hybrid | Black Label FWD | Black Label AWD | Black Label Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35,190 | $37,080 | $35,190 | $45,605 | $47,495 | $45,605 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 22/33 | 22/31 | 41/39 | 22/33 | 22/31 | 41/39 |
| Horsepower | 231 hp | 231 hp | 188 hp | 231 hp | 231 hp | 188 hp |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft | 270 lb-ft | 129 lb-ft | 270 lb-ft | 270 lb-ft | 129 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 hybrid | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 hybrid |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 15.4 | 15.4 | 11.1 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 11.1 |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- Base FWDgasBase AWDgasHybridhybridBlack Label FWDgasBlack Label AWDgasBlack Label Hybridhybrid
- Fuel type
- Base FWDregular unleadedBase AWDregular unleadedHybridregular unleadedBlack Label FWDregular unleadedBlack Label AWDregular unleadedBlack Label Hybridregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- Base FWDI4Base AWDI4HybridI4Black Label FWDI4Black Label AWDI4Black Label HybridI4
- Displacement
- Base FWD2 LBase AWD2 LHybrid2 LBlack Label FWD2 LBlack Label AWD2 LBlack Label Hybrid2 L
- Horsepower
- Base FWD231 hpBase AWD231 hpHybrid188 hpBlack Label FWD231 hpBlack Label AWD231 hpBlack Label Hybrid188 hp
- Torque
- Base FWD270 lb-ftBase AWD270 lb-ftHybrid129 lb-ftBlack Label FWD270 lb-ftBlack Label AWD270 lb-ftBlack Label Hybrid129 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base FWD6-speed shiftable automaticBase AWD6-speed shiftable automaticHybridcontinuously variable-speed automaticBlack Label FWD6-speed shiftable automaticBlack Label AWD6-speed shiftable automaticBlack Label Hybridcontinuously variable-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Base FWDfront wheel driveBase AWDall wheel driveHybridfront wheel driveBlack Label FWDfront wheel driveBlack Label AWDall wheel driveBlack Label Hybridfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- Base FWDSedanBase AWDSedanHybridSedanBlack Label FWDSedanBlack Label AWDSedanBlack Label HybridSedan
- Doors
- Base FWD4Base AWD4Hybrid4Black Label FWD4Black Label AWD4Black Label Hybrid4
- Seating
- Base FWD5Base AWD5Hybrid5Black Label FWD5Black Label AWD5Black Label Hybrid5
- Length
- Base FWD194.1 inBase AWD194.1 inHybrid194.1 inBlack Label FWD194.1 inBlack Label AWD194.1 inBlack Label Hybrid194.1 in
- Width
- Base FWD73.4 inBase AWD73.4 inHybrid73.4 inBlack Label FWD73.4 inBlack Label AWD73.4 inBlack Label Hybrid73.4 in
- Height
- Base FWD58.2 inBase AWD58.2 inHybrid58.1 inBlack Label FWD58.2 inBlack Label AWD58.2 inBlack Label Hybrid58.1 in
- Wheelbase
- Base FWD112.2 inBase AWD112.2 inHybrid112.2 inBlack Label FWD112.2 inBlack Label AWD112.2 inBlack Label Hybrid112.2 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base FWD15.4 cu ftBase AWD15.4 cu ftHybrid11.1 cu ftBlack Label FWD15.4 cu ftBlack Label AWD15.4 cu ftBlack Label Hybrid11.1 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base FWD15.4 cu ftBase AWD15.4 cu ftHybrid11.1 cu ftBlack Label FWD15.4 cu ftBlack Label AWD15.4 cu ftBlack Label Hybrid11.1 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base FWD3,719 lbsBase AWD3,874 lbsHybrid3,792 lbsBlack Label FWD3,719 lbsBlack Label AWD3,874 lbsBlack Label Hybrid3,792 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base FWD16.5 galBase AWD17.5 galHybrid13.5 galBlack Label FWD16.5 galBlack Label AWD17.5 galBlack Label Hybrid13.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base FWD26Base AWD25Hybrid40Black Label FWD26Black Label AWD25Black Label Hybrid40
- City MPG
- Base FWD22Base AWD22Hybrid41Black Label FWD22Black Label AWD22Black Label Hybrid41
- Highway MPG
- Base FWD33Base AWD31Hybrid39Black Label FWD33Black Label AWD31Black Label Hybrid39
| Spec | Base FWD | Base AWD | Hybrid | Black Label FWD | Black Label AWD | Black Label Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | hybrid | gas | gas | hybrid |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 231 hp | 231 hp | 188 hp | 231 hp | 231 hp | 188 hp |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft | 270 lb-ft | 129 lb-ft | 270 lb-ft | 270 lb-ft | 129 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 194.1 in | 194.1 in | 194.1 in | 194.1 in | 194.1 in | 194.1 in |
| Width | 73.4 in | 73.4 in | 73.4 in | 73.4 in | 73.4 in | 73.4 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.2 in | 58.1 in | 58.2 in | 58.2 in | 58.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.2 in | 112.2 in | 112.2 in | 112.2 in | 112.2 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||||
| Cargo capacity | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 11.1 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 11.1 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 11.1 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 11.1 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,719 lbs | 3,874 lbs | 3,792 lbs | 3,719 lbs | 3,874 lbs | 3,792 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 16.5 gal | 17.5 gal | 13.5 gal | 16.5 gal | 17.5 gal | 13.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||||
| Combined MPG | 26 | 25 | 40 | 26 | 25 | 40 |
| City MPG | 22 | 22 | 41 | 22 | 22 | 41 |
| Highway MPG | 33 | 31 | 39 | 33 | 31 | 39 |