2011 Lincoln MKS

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Rating8.3

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$41,500 - $48,390
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Plenty of space for people and cargo inside the cabin

Underpowered base engine

HD Radio

Excellent safety scores

Unimpressive handling and uncomfortable ride quality

Sync turn-by-turn directions

Superb power output and acceleration from the stronger engine

Lackluster interior quality considering the price

Remote starting

Specs & Features

$41,500

price

274 hp @ 6250 rpm

horsepower

270 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.7L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2011 Lincoln MKS Sedan is a fullsize sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $41,500. For that price, it mainly competes with the Buick Lucerne Sedan, the Ford Taurus Sedan, and the Toyota Avalon. Between 2 trims, the MKS Sedan offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.7L V6 capable of making 273 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque which gets pumped up to 275 horsepower and 276 lb-ft of torque wheel filled up with premium gas. If more power is required, there is also a 355 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 7.5 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.5 seconds with the 3.5L engine. Depending on the powertrain, the MKS Sedan can manage a combined fuel economy between 19 and 20 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 2011 Lincoln MKS Sedan is a spacious and feature-rich sedan in its class. 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
    $41,500 onwards
    • 18-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$41,500- $48,390

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.3

Horsepower

355 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque

350 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

Capacity

5

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$47,200- $55,150

Gasoline

7.64

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

271 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$84,000

Gasoline

8.56

372 hp @ 6800 rpm

328 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

4

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$78,050

Gasoline

8.25

372 hp @ 6800 rpm

328 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$285,000

Gasoline

8.13

505 hp @ 4200 rpm

752 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$70,650- $137,300

Gasoline

8.88

326 hp @ 5800 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

5

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$47,280- $56,380

Gasoline

8.46

302 hp @ 6300 rpm

272 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$46,680- $59,875

Gasoline

8.61

275 hp @ 6000 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$27,170- $40,320

Gasoline

8.31

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$49,200

Gasoline

7.37

330 hp @ 7000 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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2011 Lincoln MKS vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.6 sec15.2 sec-
    4.8 sec12.8 sec175 mph
    5.1 sec13.5 sec-
    5.3 sec14.1 sec-
    5.4 sec13.5 sec121 mph
    5.4 sec14 sec160 mph

    2011 Lincoln MKS vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      17 mpg24 mpg19 mpg19 gal.340/480 mi.
      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg19.1 gal.343.8/515.7 mi.
      17 mpg27 mpg21 mpg23.8 gal.404.6/642.6 mi.
      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg17 gal.306/459 mi.
      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.475.2/712.8 mi.
      2011 Audi A8

      Ranked #1

      17 mpg27 mpg21 mpg23.7 gal.404.6/642.6 mi.

      2011 Lincoln MKS vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        204.1 in.75.9 in.61.6 in.8 in.112.9 in.
        242.7 in.78 in.62 in.6.1 in.150.7 in.
        229.9 in.78.3 in.64.5 in.6 in.140.6 in.
        225.5 in.78 in.61.3 in.7 in.133.5 in.
        219.5 in.75.8 in.59.9 in.6 in.128.6 in.
        215.4 in.78.5 in.59 in.5 in.117.7 in.

        2011 Lincoln MKS vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          18.7 cu.ft.105.8 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.
          21 cu.ft.108.7 cu.ft.21 cu.ft.
          15.2 cu.ft.-137.4 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.166.5 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.
          11 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.3 cu.ft.53.1 cu.ft.

          2011 Lincoln MKS vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            13.8 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.-
            33.5 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.73 ft.
            2011 Acura RL

            Ranked #3

            49.5 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.-
            148.7 cu.ft.21 cu.ft.21 cu.ft.-
            2011 Audi A8

            Ranked #5

            50.3 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.50.3 cu.ft.67 ft.
            38.4 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.-

            2011 Lincoln MKS vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1000 lbs.1123 lbs.4127 lbs.
              1500 lbs.900 lbs.4345 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4009 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3973 lbs.
              2011 Acura RL

              Ranked #2

              1000 lbs.850 lbs.4083 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1339 lbs.3961 lbs.

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