2013 Lincoln MKS

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Rating8.3

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Fullsize Sedan
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$42,870 - $49,860
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Plush and upscale cabin design

Itchy dashboard and electronic controls

Few minor cosmetic and mechanical upgrades

Class-leading trunks space

Rear visibility might be a concern

Dynamic and fuel-efficient V6 engine

Rides smoothly and offers a precise handling

Specs & Features

$42,870

price

304 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

279 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.7L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2013 Lincoln MKS Sedan is a fullsize sedan offered in three trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $42,870. For that price, it mainly competes with the Cadillac XTS and the Chrysler 300C. With the single trim level, the 2013 Lincoln MKS Sedan offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.7L V6 engine making 300 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 Lincoln MKS Sedan reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.3 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.2 seconds with the high-powered engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Lincoln MKS Sedan can manage a combined fuel economy between 20 and 22 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 8 striking colors the MKS Sedan comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

Consider the base trim, which comes with a powerful V6 engine and all the essential features. The EcoBoost engine is a good choice if you need more power for an additional $7,000.

Trims

    Base
    $42,870 onwards
    • 19-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • 3 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$42,870- $49,860

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.3

Horsepower

365 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

350 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

Capacity

5

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$78,500- $134,500

Gasoline

8.26

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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$72,200- $80,900

Gasoline

8.63

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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$73,600- $140,700

Gasoline

8.92

315 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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$44,075- $60,385

Gasoline

8.43

304 hp @ 6800 rpm

264 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$30,345- $48,450

Gasoline

8.16

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$50,850- $51,755

Gasoline

7.57

330 hp @ 7000 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$73,200- $155,000

Gasoline

8.44

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$93,000- $160,300

Gasoline

9.04

429 hp @ 5250 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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$75,850- $175,300

Gasoline

7.93

300 hp @ 6200 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm

4

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2013 Lincoln MKS vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.5 sec15.1 sec-
    4.7 sec13.1 sec188 mph
    5.3 sec14.1 sec-
    5.4 sec14 sec160 mph
    5.44 sec12.2 sec172 mph
    5.5 sec14.2 sec130 mph

    2013 Lincoln MKS vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg19 gal.342/513 mi.
      19 mpg31 mpg23 mpg19.5 gal.362.9/592.1 mi.
      19 mpg28 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/518 mi.
      19 mpg28 mpg22 mpg21.7 gal.400.9/590.8 mi.
      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg21.7 gal.390.6/585.9 mi.
      2013 Audi A8

      Ranked #3

      18 mpg28 mpg21 mpg23.8 gal.428.4/666.4 mi.

      2013 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.

        2013 Bentley Mulsanne

        Ranked #1

        219.5 in.75.8 in.59.9 in.6 in.128.6 in.
        219.3 in.76.7 in.61 in.5.9 in.6.7 in.
        212.6 in.76.7 in.64.5 in.6 in.10.9 in.
        207.4 in.76.7 in.57.9 in.6 in.122.9 in.
        206.5 in.73.7 in.58 in.5.8 in.124.6 in.

        2013 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.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.3 cu.ft.128.2 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.166.5 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.
          14.9 cu.ft.98 cu.ft.71 cu.ft.
          2013 Audi A8

          Ranked #5

          13.2 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.
          15.7 cu.ft.98 cu.ft.44.6 cu.ft.

          2013 Lincoln MKS vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            50.4 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.-
            44.6 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.44.6 cu.ft.-
            16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.-
            29.9 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.-
            16.4 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.-
            2013 Audi A8

            Ranked #6

            50.3 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.67 ft.

            2013 Lincoln MKS vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --4151 lbs.
              3300 lbs.-3761 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4006 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1101 lbs.4029 lbs.
              -885 lbs.5840 lbs.
              -1058 lbs.4310 lbs.

              2013 Lincoln MKS Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              7

              Recalls

              0

              Investigations

              137

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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              Jeremy Jones

              2013 Lincoln MKS

              4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

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              Posted On: May 10, 2024

              Jeremy's navigator

              Pros - Drives smooth, Heated steering wheel and seats

              Cons - Nothing about the car, Nothing about the car

              Love it, wouldn't trade it for anything, gave my family a second car for additional transportation while I'm at work for my wife and son. Love the color of the car. Hope to have the car for many years ahead. May even go get another Navigator after this one completely dies

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