2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan

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$35,190 - $45,555
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Respectable fuel economy from the hybrid powertrain

Rear seats are not so generous for tall folks

It sees some standard feature revisions

Plush interior with the solid build quality

The infotainment system is a bit outdated compared to the rivals

Addition of a new black label trim

A plethora of standard comfort features

Specs & Features

$35,190

price

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

129 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable Transmission

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its use must not be overlooked. The MKZ Hybrid uses its 2.0L Inline-4 engine along with a single electric motor and a 1.4-kWh battery to produce 188 horsepower. This gives the MKZ Hybrid a 0-60 of 8.9 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the MKZ Hybrid achieves a combined fuel economy of 40 MPG. As part of the midsize sedan, the MKZ Hybrid competes with less expensive rivals such as the Kia Optima Hybrid, the Ford Fusion Hybrid, and the Toyota Camry Hybrid. It offers 2 trims, starting off at an MSRP of $35,190.

Buying Advice

We believe the base trim is the bang for your buck since the top-tier Black label trim is around $10,000 more expensive than the base trim. Some desirable features that come along with the base trim are dual-zone automatic climate, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, heated eight-way power front seats with power lumbar, leather upholstery, and more creature comforts to make your life easy inside the cabin.

Trims

    Base
    $35,190 onwards
    • 18-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • 3 - 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- $45,555

Engine

hybrid

Rating

7.96

Horsepower

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

129 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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8.31

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332 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

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172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

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360 hp @ 6800 rpm

258 lb.-ft.

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338 hp @ 6000 rpm

254 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

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hybrid

8.16

200 hp @ 5700 rpm

156 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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hybrid

8.12

302 hp

273 lb.-ft.

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hybrid

8.44

200 hp @ 5700 rpm

156 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.8 sec16.7 sec109 mph
    5.2 sec--
    5.7 sec-155 mph
    6 sec13.6 sec172 mph
    6.4 sec--
    6.5 sec12.2 sec168 mph

    2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      41 mpg39 mpg40 mpg13.5 gal.553.5/526.5 mi.
      40 mpg39 mpg40 mpg17 gal.680/663 mi.
      40 mpg39 mpg40 mpg17.2 gal.688/670.8 mi.
      29 mpg34 mpg31 mpg17.4 gal.504.6/591.6 mi.
      29 mpg34 mpg31 mpg17.8 gal.516.2/605.2 mi.
      18 mpg36 mpg29 mpg16.6 gal.415/597.6 mi.

      2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        194.1 in.73.4 in.58.1 in.5 in.112.2 in.
        196.9 in.73.1 in.59.2 in.7 in.111.7 in.
        195.3 in.72.2 in.57.5 in.5.5 in.111 in.
        194.7 in.72.6 in.59.1 in.6 in.114.2 in.
        193.4 in.73.2 in.57.6 in.5.6 in.116.9 in.
        192.7 in.71.7 in.57.1 in.5 in.111 in.

        2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          11.1 cu.ft.96.4 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.
          10 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
          10.8 cu.ft.100 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.
          14 cu.ft.102.3 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.
          12.1 cu.ft.100.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.

          2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            11.1 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.
            150 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
            -15.9 cu.ft.-
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.
            13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.
            95.4 cu.ft.10.8 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.

            2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3828 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3756 lbs.
              -1036 lbs.3660 lbs.
              --3638 lbs.
              -935 lbs.4112 lbs.
              --4189 lbs.

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