2020 Lincoln MKZ 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.4s
- Standard AWD, 245 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 74 of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 73 of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 245 hp | 275 lb-ft | 3,900 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 6.4 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $38,750 |
| Reserve AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 245 hp | 275 lb-ft | 3,900 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 6.4 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $44,500 |
| FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 245 hp | 275 lb-ft | 3,739 lb | 131 | 15.3 | 6.8 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $36,750 |
| Standard FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 245 hp | 275 lb-ft | 3,739 lb | 131 | 15.3 | 6.8 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $36,750 |
| Reserve FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 245 hp | 275 lb-ft | 3,739 lb | 131 | 15.3 | 6.8 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $42,500 |
| Hybrid FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 188 hp | 129 lb-ft | 3,871 lb | 97 | 20.6 | 8.4 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $36,750 |
| Hybrid Standard FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 188 hp | 129 lb-ft | 3,871 lb | 97 | 20.6 | 8.4 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $36,750 |
| Hybrid Reserve FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 188 hp | 129 lb-ft | 3,871 lb | 97 | 20.6 | 8.4 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $42,500 |
| Hybrid Reserve I FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 188 hp | 129 lb-ft | 3,871 lb | 97 | 20.6 | 8.4 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $42,500 |
| Reserve I FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,739 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $42,500 |
| Reserve I AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,900 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $44,500 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 4 | 188 hp | Hybrid FWD | $36,750 | Base | $937 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 5 | 245 hp | FWD | $36,750 | $0 | $1,600 | +$663 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 4 of 11 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed automatic | 7 | FWD | $36,750 | 6.4 s |
| CVT | 4 | Hybrid FWD | $36,750 | 8.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the FWD: 245 hp, 24 mpg, $36,750. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | Sport 2.0T Auto FWD | 252 hp | 26 mpg | $31,510 | 6.0 s |
| Buick Regal Sportback | Essence FWD | 250 hp | 26 mpg | $31,770 | N/A |
| Kia Stinger | GT-Line RWD | 255 hp | 25 mpg | $33,090 | N/A |
| Chevrolet Malibu | Premier FWD | 250 hp | 26 mpg | $33,370 | 5.9 s |
| Subaru Legacy | Limited XT AWD | 260 hp | 27 mpg | $34,195 | 6.1 s |
| Toyota Camry | XLE V6 FWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $34,580 | 5.7 s |
Cheapest 6 of 16.
MKZ by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA: 0.1 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2020 Lincoln MKZ | 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Standard AWD | 250 FWD |
| 0-60 | 6.4 s | 6.3 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Tested |
| Horsepower | 245 hp | 221 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,900 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 126 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 15.9 | N/A |
| MSRP | $38,750 | $36,650 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree