2015 Lincoln MKZ

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Rating8.5

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Midsize Sedan
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$35,190 - $47,445
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Gorgeous looking car loaded with a lot of high-tech features

Rear seats do not offer decent legroom

Shuffling in standard and optional features, such as standard features now includes automatic headlights, rear parking sensors, and the rearview camera

Adequately fuel efficient and comfortable

Too much body roll

New MKZ Black Lapel comes with exclusive paint and interior trim details

Powerful optional V6 powertrain

Specs & Features

$35,190

price

240 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

270 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2015 Lincoln MKZ Sedan is a midsize sedan offered in 5 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $35,190. For that price, it mainly competes with the Acura TLX and the Infiniti Q70. Between 2 trims, the MKZ offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.0L turbocharged Inline 4 engine capable of making 240 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 300 horsepower-making 3.7L V6 engine. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The MKZ reaches 60 mph from zero in 7.2 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.7 seconds with the 3.7L V6 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the MKZ can manage a combined fuel economy between 22 and 26 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 9 striking colors the MKZ comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

We highly recommend buying the base 2015 MKZ sedan with $4,370 Reserve group package. This package adds many necessary features such as the blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert, navigation system, power-close trunk lid, ventilated front seats and heated rear seats, etc.

Trims

    Base
    $35,190 onwards
    • 18-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • 2 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Lincoln Luxury Soft Touch leatherette Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Black Label
    $45,555 onwards
    • 19-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Navigation system
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/HD/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$35,190- $47,445

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.5

Horsepower

300 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

277 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

8

206 hp @ 6800 rpm

182 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.14

310 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.94

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.97

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$49,950- $67,200

Gasoline

7.56

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.41

304 hp @ 6800 rpm

264 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.69

272 hp @ 5500 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.31

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$22,500- $32,780

Gasoline

8.2

175 hp @ 6000 rpm

175 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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2015 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.1 sec15.2 sec-
    5.4 sec14.0 sec-
    5.4 sec14.0 sec-
    2015 Audi A7

    Ranked #1

    5.4 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    5.5 sec--
    5.7 sec14.3 sec-

    2015 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg33 mpg26 mpg16.5 gal.363/544.5 mi.
      25 mpg37 mpg29 mpg17.8 gal.445/658.6 mi.
      25 mpg37 mpg29 mpg18.5 gal.-
      25 mpg35 mpg28 mpg17 gal.425/595 mi.
      24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg17.2 gal.412.8/602 mi.
      2015 Audi A4

      Ranked #3

      24 mpg32 mpg27 mpg16.1 gal.386.4/515.2 mi.

      2015 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        194.1 in.73.4 in.58.2 in.5 in.112.2 in.
        202 in.72.9 in.59.1 in.5 in.111.7 in.
        200 in.73.8 in.58.1 in.5.1 in.116.9 in.
        198.4 in.75 in.58.2 in.4.9 in.120.2 in.
        2015 Audi A7

        Ranked #4

        195.6 in.75.2 in.55.9 in.4.4 in.114.7 in.
        195.5 in.72.2 in.57.2 in.6 in.114.6 in.

        2015 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          15.4 cu.ft.96.5 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.
          2015 Audi A7

          Ranked #1

          24.5 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.168 cu.ft.
          16.5 cu.ft.104.7 cu.ft.120.1 cu.ft.
          16 cu.ft.102.8 cu.ft.11.5 cu.ft.
          15.4 cu.ft.102.7 cu.ft.69 cu.ft.

          2015 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            15.4 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.-
            48 cu.ft.17.7 cu.ft.32.6 cu.ft.79 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.11.5 cu.ft.-
            14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.-
            15.1 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.152 ft.
            14.3 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.77 ft.

            2015 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1000 lbs.-3719 lbs.
              3500 lbs.890 lbs.3433 lbs.
              3300 lbs.-3545 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4006 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3431 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3620 lbs.

              2015 Lincoln MKZ Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              10

              Recalls

              3

              Investigations

              65

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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