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2018 Lincoln MKZ

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Rating6.8

Ranked #16 in 

Midsize Sedan
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$35,605 - $49,880
Starting Price 

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Body Style

SedanHybrid Sedan
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Comfortable ride quality.

Mediocre interior looks.

No changes apart from new exterior paint options.

Responsive powertrain.

Pricey options.

Exterior styling.

Not as agile as rivals.

Specs & Features

$35,605

price

245 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

When making the MKZ, Lincoln was dedicated to keeping the car as spacious and comfortable as possible. Rivals like the Lexus ES 350, the Acura TLX, and the Cadillac CTS pack in a much more flamboyant looking interior but the Lincoln MKZ keeps things very subtle and yet provides one of the most comfortable seats in the midsize sedan segment.

The 2018 Lincoln MKZ comes equipped with a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine making a total of 245 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque at an early 3000 rpm. The MKZ comes in 3 trims starting with Premier at $39,035 and goes all the way up to $46,560 for the Reserve trim. Since the MKZ was revamped in the previous year and hence, the changes or additions for 2018 stay minimal.

Buying Advice

What Lincoln has tried to do with the MKZ is to make a well-rounded premium midsize sedan and they have managed to do so. The 2018 Lincoln MKZ does not carry a very luxurious-looking cabin in comparison but the quality is on part with the other cars. The performance isn’t the best even though it feels like a very responsive car but where the MKZ takes the lead is in terms of the overall comfort that it offers which is definitely worth the $39,035. We suggest sticking to the base Premier trim and saving some money as the higher trims just add on some aesthetic upgrades and a few extra features that aren’t worth the extra money.

Trims

    Premiere
    $35,605 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Leatherette Seat trim
    • Parking assist
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Select
    $37,355 onwards
    • Leather Seat trim
    Reserve
    $40,170 onwards
    • Navigation system
    Black Label
    $47,990 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 245 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg

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Horsepower

245 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

Capacity

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2018 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		7 sec15.2 sec-
    		3.4 sec12.7 sec193 mph
    2018 BMW M3

    Ranked #2

    		4.1 sec12.3 sec155 mph
    		4.4 sec14.7 sec143 mph
    2018 Audi S3

    Ranked #4

    		4.7 sec13.6 sec155 mph
    		5 sec13.6 sec-
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    2018 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		21 mpg31 mpg24 mpg16.5 gal.346.5/511.5 mi.
      2018 Audi A4

      Ranked #1

      		27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg15.3 gal.413.10/566.10 mi.
      		24 mpg37 mpg29 mpg14.8 gal.355.2/547.6 mi.
      2018 Audi A3

      Ranked #2

      		26 mpg35 mpg29 mpg13.2 gal.377/507.5 mi.
      		25 mpg35 mpg29 mpg15.8 gal.- -
      		25 mpg34 mpg28 mpg16.6 gal.348.6/498 mi.

      2018 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		194.1 in.73.4 in.58.2 in.8 in.112.2 in.
        		206.7 in.74.9 in.58.7 in.5.3 in.126.4 in.
        		201.4 in.75.3 in.58.5 in.6 in.117.9 in.
        		200.1 in.74.4 in.57.1 in.6 in.120.5 in.
        		197.5 in.73.5 in.57.5 in.7 in.114.4 in.
        		196.5 in.74.4 in.58.3 in.5.3 in.118.5 in.

        2018 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.
          		12 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.218.9 cu.ft.
          		10.4 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi A7

          Ranked #3

          		24.5 cu.ft.127.3 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.
          		13.7 cu.ft.97 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.
          		55 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.83.2 cu.ft.

          2018 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		79.2 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.-
            		98.2 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.67 ft.
            		20.8 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.-
            		14.3 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.-
            		8.8 cu.ft.19.1 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.50 ft.
            		14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-

            2018 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		1000 lbs.-3739 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3373 lbs.
              		-865 lbs.4034 lbs.
              		--4224 lbs.
              2018 Audi A6

              Ranked #2

              		-1102 lbs.3858 lbs.
              		-825 lbs.3891 lbs.

              2018 Lincoln MKZ Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              2

              Recalls

              1

              Investigations

              26

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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