2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan

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$35,190 - $45,605
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Superb fuel economy for a luxury car

Unimpressive interior quality compared to rivals

Remains unchanged for 2016

Loaded with standard features

Underwhelming acceleration

Sporty and engaging handling

Convoluted control layout and unintuitive touchscreen interface

Specs & Features

$35,190

price

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

129 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan fares well in the midsize sedan segment. Available at the same price as the standard gasoline variant, the MKZ hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $35,190 and is offered in 2 trims, reaching a price of MSRP $45,605 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.0L inline-4 engine supported by a 1.4K kWh battery pack. Mated to a CVT automatic transmission, it makes 188 horsepower and 129 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 26 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 40 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the MKZ hybrid remains at par with the gasoline variant, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 8.9 seconds. Lincoln offers the same 9 colors for the MKZ hybrid. The MKZ mainly competes against the Lexus ES 300h Sedan. Buyers can also consider in-expensive options such as Toyota Camry Hybrid, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, and the Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Buying Advice

The 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan is an efficient and capable sedan offered in two trims. We recommend getting the base trim equipped with the available Reserve package. It comes loaded with features including an auto-dimming driver-side mirror, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery, a blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert, a power-closing trunk lid, a heated steering wheel, as well as ventilated front seats and heated rear seats over the base trim. 

Trims

    Base
    $35,190 onwards
    • 18-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • 3 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Parking assist
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Black Label
    $45,605 onwards
    • Navigation system

Compare to similar cars

Price

$35,190- $45,605

Engine

hybrid

Rating

8.42

Horsepower

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

129 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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hybrid

7.56

335 hp @ 5800 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

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hybrid

7.68

360 hp @ 6800 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

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hybrid

8.97

438 hp @ 6400 rpm

385 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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hybrid

8.89

338 hp @ 6000 rpm

257 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$41,020

hybrid

8.04

200 hp @ 5700 rpm

156 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$36,650- $41,950

hybrid

8.1

200 hp @ 5700 rpm

156 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$43,450- $48,375

hybrid

7.86

240 hp @ 5600 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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2016 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 sec14.4 sec-
    7.4 sec--
    7.5 sec--

    2016 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.
      25 mpg37 mpg29 mpg18.5 gal.462.5/684.5 mi.

      2016 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.
        205 in.73.8 in.58.3 in.5.1 in.121.7 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.
        193.3 in.71.7 in.57.1 in.5 in.111 in.

        2016 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.
          15.9 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.
          14 cu.ft.102.3 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.
          12.1 cu.ft.100.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.
          11.3 cu.ft.103.6 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.

          2016 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.
            10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.
            11.3 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.
            15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.
            -14.9 cu.ft.-

            2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3828 lbs.
              3900 lbs.-3719 lbs.
              -860 lbs.4365 lbs.
              -825 lbs.4112 lbs.
              -905 lbs.3660 lbs.
              --5115 lbs.

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