2016 Lincoln MKS

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Rating7.4

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Fullsize Sedan
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$39,010 - $46,000
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Roomy cabin with lots of space for passengers and cargo

Lackluster base engine

Remains unchanged for 2016

Superb crash test scores

Disappointing driving dynamics and mediocre ride quality

Powerful and efficient turbocharged engine

Rivals offer a better-quality cabin

Specs & Features

$39,010

price

305 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

280 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.7L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Lincoln MKS Sedan is a fullsize sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $39,010. For that price, it mainly competes with the Hyundai Genesis Sedan, the Ford Taurus Sedan, and the Chevrolet Impala Sedan. Between 2 trims, the MKS Sedan offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.7L V6 capable of making 305 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 365 horsepower-making 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The MKS Sedan reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.7 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.8 seconds with the 3.5L engine. Depending on the powertrain, the MKS Sedan can manage a combined fuel economy between 20 and 22 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the MKS Sedan comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2016 Lincoln MKS Sedan is a roomy sedan loaded with plenty of standard features. There are two trims offered and we recommend getting the EcoBoost trim that offers the stronger twin-turbocharged V6 engine along with the already impressive standard feature-set.

Trims

    Base
    $39,010 onwards
    • 3 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$39,010- $46,000

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.44

Horsepower

365 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque

350 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

Capacity

5

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$81,500- $137,900

Gasoline

8.51

333 hp @ 5300 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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$303,700- $335,600

Gasoline

8.47

505 hp @ 4000 rpm

752 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$201,000- $222,300

Gasoline

8.66

500 hp @ 6000 rpm

487 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

5

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$81,300- $97,400

Gasoline

8.75

320 hp @ 5200 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm

5

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$45,295- $72,320

Gasoline

8.21

304 hp @ 6800 rpm

264 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$53,495- $87,465

Gasoline

8.64

265 hp @ 5500 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$32,260- $45,190

Gasoline

8.05

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$74,400- $121,000

Gasoline

8.3

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$38,100

Gasoline

8.35

268 hp @ 6200 rpm

248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

5

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2016 Lincoln MKS vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.5 sec15.1 sec-
    4.8 sec--
    4.9 sec13.2 sec-
    5.08 sec--
    5.1 sec13.4 sec-
    5.17 sec12 sec174 mph

    2016 Lincoln MKS vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg19 gal.323/494 mi.
      22 mpg31 mpg25 mpg19.5 gal.429/604.50 mi.
      21 mpg31 mpg24 mpg17.2 gal.361.2/533.2 mi.
      21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg20.6 gal.432.6/597.4 mi.
      19 mpg31 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.362.9/592.1 mi.
      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg19 gal.342/532 mi.

      2016 Lincoln MKS vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        205.6 in.75.9 in.61.6 in.8 in.112.9 in.
        230 in.78.3 in.64.5 in.6 in.140.6 in.
        219.5 in.75.8 in.59.9 in.6 in.128.6 in.
        214.7 in.74.8 in.59 in.5 in.132.5 in.
        212.6 in.76.7 in.61 in.6 in.129.7 in.
        208.6 in.77.8 in.58.6 in.4 in.120.7 in.

        2016 Lincoln MKS vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          19.2 cu.ft.105.8 cu.ft.19.2 cu.ft.
          15.2 cu.ft.168.3 cu.ft.147.4 cu.ft.
          15.3 cu.ft.108.2 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.
          16.7 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.
          15.6 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.15.6 cu.ft.
          14.2 cu.ft.115.1 cu.ft.69.9 cu.ft.

          2016 Lincoln MKS vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            148.7 cu.ft.19.2 cu.ft.19.2 cu.ft.-
            38.4 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.-
            29.9 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.110 ft.
            67 cu.ft.14.2 cu.ft.69.9 cu.ft.-
            16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.-
            12.3 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.-

            2016 Lincoln MKS vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1000 lbs.-4204 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3647 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1340 lbs.4006 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4029 lbs.
              --5269 lbs.
              -1345 lbs.3902 lbs.

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