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John Bedrow 

Automotive Journalist,

Updated on January 21, 2025

2020 Lincoln MKZ Standard

The 2020 Lincoln MKZ Standard features a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that can generate 245 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. The sedan takes 7.6 seconds to go from 0-60 mph, which is similar to U.S. News & World Report’s claim.

2019 Lincoln MKZ Standard

The Lincoln MKZ Standard from the 2019 model year runs on a 2.0L turbo Inline-4 engine with a power and torque output of 245 horsepower and 275 lb-ft. It takes 7.4 seconds for the 0-60 mph sprint, the same as Car and Driver’s track test.

2018 Lincoln MKZ Select

The 2018 model year of the Lincoln MKZ Select variant draws power from its 245-hp turbo 4-cylinder engine and goes from 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds.

2017 Lincoln MKZ (Base Spec)

The 2017 Lincoln MKZ (Base Spec) model comes standard with a 240-hp turbocharged 4-cylinder powertrain and takes 7.2 seconds to finish the 0-60 mph run.

2015 Lincoln MKZ (Base Spec)

Taking 7.2 seconds for the 0-60 mph sprint, the 2015 Lincoln MKZ (Base Spec) churns out 240 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque with its turbocharged 4-cylinder engine.

Model Name

Published 0-60 mph

Real World User 0-60 mph

2020 Lexus GS F

7.6 seconds (U.S. News)

7.6 seconds

2019 Lexus GS F

7.4 seconds (C&D)

7.4 seconds

2018 Lexus GS F

NA

6.8 seconds

2017 Lexus GS F

NA

7.2 seconds

2016 Lexus GS F

NA

7.2 seconds

Lincoln MKZ

    Car
    Engine
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2.0L 4cyl Turbo Inline 4 6A7 sec-
    2.0L 4cyl Turbo Inline 4 6A7 sec-
    2.0L 4cyl Turbo Inline 4 6A7 sec-
    2.0L 4cyl Turbo Inline 4 6A7 sec-
    2.0L 4cyl Turbo Inline 4 6A7.1 sec-
    2.0L 4cyl Turbo Inline 4 6A7.1 sec-

    Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan

      Car
      Engine
      0-60 MPH
      Top Speed
      SourceCompare
      2.5L 4cyl Inline 4 CVT8.4 sec-
      2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 CVT8.7 sec-
      2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 CVT8.7 sec-
      2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 CVT8.7 sec-
      2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 CVT8.8 sec-
      2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 CVT8.8 sec109 mph

      Trim Wise 0-60

      Trims
      Configuration
      0-60 MPH
      Quarter Mile
      SourceCompare

      Base

      Ranked #1

      2.0L 4cyl AWD 6A6.7 sec15.0 sec

      Reserve

      Ranked #1

      2.0L 4cyl AWD 6A6.7 sec15.0 sec

      Base

      Ranked #2

      2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A7 sec15.2 sec

      Reserve

      Ranked #2

      2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A7 sec15.2 sec

      Competitor's 0-60

        Car Name
        0-60 MPH
        Quarter Mile
        Top Speed
        SourceCompare
        7 sec15.2 sec-
        4.4 sec12.8 sec168 mph
        2020 Audi A7

        Ranked #2

        5.2 sec14.1 sec130 mph
        5.6 sec-130 mph
        5.8 sec14.4 sec-
        5.9 sec-130 mph

        Other Lincoln Cars

          Car Name
          Engine
          0-60 MPH
          Top Speed
          SourceCompare
          3.0L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid Turbo 10A4.7 sec-
          3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A5 sec-
          3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A5.1 sec115 mph
          3.7L 6cyl 6A6.4 sec-
          2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A6.6 sec130 mph
          2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A7.1 sec-

          At Carhp, We make sure to deliver the most precise and reliable 0-60 mph timings sourced from a carefully curated selection of reputable sources. Our commitment to accuracy ensures that the 0-60 mph figures listed on our site truly represent the real-world performance capabilities of the vehicles. It's important to note that our comprehensive database comprises data from various sources, and factors such as vehicle weight, tire grip, road conditions, and altitude may influence these figures.