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2018 Lincoln MKZ

Rating6.8

Ranked #16 in

Midsize Sedan

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$35,605 - $49,880

Starting Price

Year

Body Style

Sedan Hybrid Sedan

Nathan Dyer

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

Pros	Cons	What'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

2018 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's 0-60

Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
2018 Lincoln MKZ Ranked #21	7 sec	15.2 sec	-
2018 BMW ALPINA B7 Ranked #1	3.4 sec	12.7 sec	193 mph
2018 BMW M3 Ranked #2	4.1 sec	12.3 sec	155 mph
2018 Lexus GS F Ranked #3	4.4 sec	14.7 sec	143 mph
2018 Audi S3 Ranked #4	4.7 sec	13.6 sec	155 mph
2018 Cadillac ATS Ranked #5	5 sec	13.6 sec	-

Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)	Source
2018 Lincoln MKZ Ranked #7	21 mpg	31 mpg	24 mpg	16.5 gal.	346.5/511.5 mi.
2018 Audi A4 Ranked #1	27 mpg	37 mpg	31 mpg	15.3 gal.	413.10/566.10 mi.
2018 Audi A3 Ranked #2	26 mpg	35 mpg	29 mpg	13.2 gal.	377/507.5 mi.
2018 Buick LaCrosse Ranked #2	25 mpg	35 mpg	29 mpg	15.8 gal.	-	-
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Ranked #2	24 mpg	37 mpg	29 mpg	14.8 gal.	355.2/547.6 mi.
2018 BMW 3 Series Ranked #3	23 mpg	35 mpg	28 mpg	15.8 gal.	379.2/553 mi.

2018 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's dimensions

Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase
2018 Lincoln MKZ Ranked #13	194.1 in.	73.4 in.	58.2 in.	8 in.	112.2 in.
2018 BMW ALPINA B7 Ranked #1	206.7 in.	74.9 in.	58.7 in.	5.3 in.	126.4 in.
2018 Lincoln Continental Ranked #2	201.4 in.	75.3 in.	58.5 in.	6 in.	117.9 in.
2018 Volvo S90 Ranked #3	200.1 in.	74.4 in.	57.1 in.	6 in.	120.5 in.
2018 Buick LaCrosse Ranked #4	197.5 in.	73.5 in.	57.5 in.	7 in.	114.4 in.
2018 Genesis G80 Ranked #5	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
2018 Lincoln MKZ Ranked #5	15.4 cu.ft.	96.5 cu.ft.	15.4 cu.ft.
2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ranked #1	12 cu.ft.	95.4 cu.ft.	218.9 cu.ft.
2018 Cadillac ATS Ranked #2	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.
2018 Buick LaCrosse Ranked #4	55 cu.ft.	102 cu.ft.	83.2 cu.ft.
2018 Cadillac CTS Ranked #4	13.7 cu.ft.	97 cu.ft.	13.7 cu.ft.

2018 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's cargo space

Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume	Bed Length
2018 Lincoln MKZ Ranked #1	79.2 cu.ft.	15.4 cu.ft.	15.4 cu.ft.	-
2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ranked #2	218.9 cu.ft.	12 cu.ft.	218.9 cu.ft.	-
2018 Cadillac CTS Ranked #3	83.2 cu.ft.	13.7 cu.ft.	13.7 cu.ft.	211 ft.
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Ranked #4	48.9 cu.ft.	12.6 cu.ft.	48.9 cu.ft.	-
2018 Lexus ES 350 Ranked #5	13.9 cu.ft.	13.9 cu.ft.	13.9 cu.ft.	-
2018 Infiniti Q50 Ranked #6	13.2 cu.ft.	13.2 cu.ft.	13.2 cu.ft.	-

2018 Lincoln MKZ vs competitor's towing capacity

Car Name	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity	Weight
2018 Lincoln MKZ Ranked #1	1000 lbs.	-	3739 lbs.
2018 Cadillac ATS Ranked #1	1000 lbs.	-	3373 lbs.
2018 Audi A4 Ranked #2	-	1058 lbs.	3450 lbs.
2018 Lexus GS 300 Ranked #2	-	825 lbs.	3805 lbs.
2018 Audi S3 Ranked #2	-	1102 lbs.	3462 lbs.
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Ranked #2	-	1367 lbs.	3792 lbs.