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2012 Lincoln MKZ

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Rating7.8

Ranked #9 in 

Midsize Sedan
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$34,755 - $36,645
Starting Price 

Year

Body Style

SedanHybrid Sedan
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Exceptionally supportive and comfortable front seats

Doesn't look or feel premium inside the cabin

Remains unchanged for 2012

Excellent steering feedback and engaging handling

Optional sport suspension eats into ride comfort

Superb ride quality from the standard suspension setup

Questionable front-end design while the side profile looks like a cheaper Ford Fusion

Specs & Features

$34,755

price

263 hp @ 6250 rpm

horsepower

249 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize luxury sedan segment, the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Sedan is a direct competitor to the Acura TL Sedan, the Buick Lacrosse Sedan, and the Lexus ES 350 Sedan. With a single trim in the lineup, the MKZ Sedan starts off at an MSRP of $34,755 going all the way up to $36,645 for the AWD model. It is offered with a 3.5L V6 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, producing 263 horsepower and 249 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the MKZ manages a 0-60 of 7.2 seconds and a combined fuel economy of between 19 and 21 MPG depending on the drivetrain.

Buying Advice

The 2012 Lincoln MKZ Sedan is a capable and involving-to-drive sedan in its segment offered in a single trim. However, there are multiple drivetrains and packages and options available to equip. We recommend getting the Executive Package that adds Bridge of Weir or Cashmere-colored leather-trimmed, heated, and cooled front seats and genuine walnut swirl wood accents on the instrument panel as well as center console along with some other luxury features over the base trim.

Trims

    Base
    $34,755 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite

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7.8
2012 Lincoln MKZ

Price

$34,755- $36,645

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.78

Horsepower

263 hp @ 6250 rpm

Torque

249 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

Capacity

5

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2012 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		7.1 sec15.0 sec-
    		4.7 sec13.4 sec-
    		4.8 sec13.4 sec-
    		5.3 sec14.1 sec-
    2012 Audi A7

    Ranked #4

    		5.4 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    		5.4 sec13.8 sec-
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    2012 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg17.5 gal.315/472.5 mi.
      2012 Audi A6

      Ranked #1

      		25 mpg33 mpg28 mpg19.8 gal.495/653.4 mi.
      		23 mpg34 mpg27 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/629 mi.
      		22 mpg29 mpg24 mpg17.5 gal.385/560 mi.
      2012 Acura TL

      Ranked #4

      		20 mpg29 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.370/536.5 mi.
      		19 mpg31 mpg23 mpg18 gal.342/558 mi.

      2012 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		189.8 in.72.2 in.56.9 in.5 in.107.4 in.
        		199.2 in.73.8 in.58.1 in.5.5 in.116.9 in.
        		198.6 in.75 in.58.4 in.4.7 in.120.2 in.
        		196.9 in.73.1 in.59.2 in.7 in.111.7 in.
        2012 Acura RL

        Ranked #4

        		195.8 in.72.7 in.57.2 in.5.7 in.110.2 in.
        2012 Audi A7

        Ranked #5

        		195.6 in.75.2 in.55.9 in.5 in.114.7 in.

        2012 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		16.5 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.-
          2012 Audi A7

          Ranked #1

          		24.5 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.
          		14.2 cu.ft.98 cu.ft.120.1 cu.ft.
          		13.3 cu.ft.100 cu.ft.83.2 cu.ft.
          		16.5 cu.ft.100.3 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.
          		14.9 cu.ft.103.6 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.

          2012 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		-16.5 cu.ft.--
            		72.6 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.-
            		14.7 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.-
            2012 Acura RL

            Ranked #4

            		49.5 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.-
            		68.8 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.68.8 cu.ft.-
            		18 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.-

            2012 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		--3598 lbs.
              		3307 lbs.890 lbs.3548 lbs.
              		3300 lbs.995 lbs.3761 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-4026 lbs.
              2012 Acura RL

              Ranked #3

              		1000 lbs.850 lbs.4099 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.1414 lbs.3858 lbs.

              2012 Lincoln MKZ Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              6

              Recalls

              2

              Investigations

              145

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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              MPG Combined : 21 mpg

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              Horsepower : 191 hp

              MPG Combined : 39 mpg

              0-60 : 10.6 sec

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