Lincoln fuel economy — every nameplate compared
EPA records 23 distinct Lincoln nameplates across 44 model years, from 1984 to 2027. The most efficient nameplate on record is the MKZ Hybrid at 41 mpg combined; the thirstiest is 12 mpg.
23nameplates on record
41best nameplate mpg
12lowest nameplate mpg
436configurations on record
Nameplates ranked by best combined rating
| # | Model | Model years | Best | Worst | Configs | EPA class | Gallons a year at best rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MKZ Hybrid | 2011–2020 | 41 | 38 | 10 | Midsize Cars | 280 gal |
| 2 | Corsair | 2020–2026 | 33 | 24 | 22 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 348 gal |
| 3 | Nautilus HEV | 2024–2026 | 30 | 30 | 3 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 383 gal |
| 4 | MKZ | 2007–2020 | 26 | 19 | 44 | Midsize Cars | 442 gal |
| 5 | Continental | 1984–2020 | 24 | 16 | 43 | Large Cars | 479 gal |
| 6 | Mark VII | 1984–1992 | 24 | 16 | 12 | Midsize Cars | 479 gal |
| 7 | Nautilus | 2019–2026 | 24 | 21 | 25 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 479 gal |
| 8 | Aviator | 2003–2026 | 23 | 13 | 25 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 500 gal |
| 9 | MKT Livery | 2013–2019 | 23 | 18 | 11 | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD | 500 gal |
| 10 | MKC | 2015–2019 | 23 | 20 | 18 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 500 gal |
| 11 | MKS | 2009–2016 | 22 | 19 | 23 | Large Cars | 523 gal |
| 12 | LS | 2000–2006 | 21 | 17 | 29 | Midsize Cars | 548 gal |
| 13 | MKX | 2007–2018 | 21 | 18 | 30 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 548 gal |
| 14 | Town Car | 1984–2011 | 20 | 15 | 33 | Large Cars | 575 gal |
| 15 | MKT | 2010–2019 | 20 | 17 | 22 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 575 gal |
| 16 | Mark VIII | 1993–1998 | 19 | 18 | 6 | Midsize Cars | 605 gal |
| 17 | Navigator | 1998–2027 | 19 | 12 | 53 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 605 gal |
| 18 | Continental Coach | 2019–2020 | 19 | 19 | 2 | Large Cars | 605 gal |
| 19 | Navigator L | 2015–2021 | 18 | 16 | 10 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 639 gal |
| 20 | MKT Hearse | 2011–2019 | 17 | 16 | 4 | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD | 676 gal |
| 21 | MKT Limo | 2017–2019 | 16 | 15 | 3 | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD | 719 gal |
| 22 | Mark LT | 2006–2008 | 15 | 14 | 6 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 767 gal |
| 23 | Blackwood | 2002–2003 | 13 | 13 | 2 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 885 gal |
Configurations Lincoln has offered by model year
| Model year | Nameplates | Configurations | Most efficient that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 2 | Navigator (18 mpg) |
| 2026 | 5 | 8 | Corsair (33 mpg) |
| 2025 | 5 | 8 | Corsair (33 mpg) |
| 2024 | 5 | 7 | Nautilus HEV (30 mpg) |
| 2023 | 4 | 16 | Corsair (33 mpg) |
| 2022 | 4 | 14 | Corsair (33 mpg) |
| 2021 | 5 | 15 | Corsair (33 mpg) |
| 2020 | 9 | 23 | MKZ Hybrid (41 mpg) |
| 2019 | 12 | 27 | MKZ Hybrid (41 mpg) |
| 2018 | 11 | 26 | MKZ Hybrid (40 mpg) |
| 2017 | 11 | 27 | MKZ Hybrid (40 mpg) |
| 2016 | 9 | 23 | MKZ Hybrid (40 mpg) |
| 2015 | 9 | 21 | MKZ Hybrid (40 mpg) |
| 2014 | 7 | 16 | MKZ Hybrid (38 mpg) |
| 2013 | 7 | 16 | MKZ Hybrid (38 mpg) |
| 2012 | 6 | 12 | MKZ Hybrid (38 mpg) |
| 2011 | 8 | 15 | MKZ Hybrid (38 mpg) |
| 2010 | 6 | 12 | MKZ (21 mpg) |
| 2009 | 5 | 8 | MKZ (21 mpg) |
| 2008 | 5 | 9 | MKZ (22 mpg) |
| 2007 | 5 | 9 | MKZ (20 mpg) |
| 2006 | 4 | 7 | LS (18 mpg) |
| 2005 | 4 | 8 | LS (20 mpg) |
| 2004 | 4 | 8 | LS (21 mpg) |
| 2003 | 5 | 9 | LS (21 mpg) |
| 2002 | 5 | 10 | LS (19 mpg) |
| 2001 | 4 | 9 | LS (19 mpg) |
| 2000 | 4 | 9 | Continental (18 mpg) |
| 1999 | 3 | 6 | Continental (18 mpg) |
| 1998 | 4 | 5 | Continental (18 mpg) |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 | Mark VIII (19 mpg) |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 | Mark VIII (19 mpg) |
| 1995 | 3 | 3 | Continental (18 mpg) |
| 1994 | 3 | 3 | Continental (19 mpg) |
| 1993 | 3 | 3 | Town Car (19 mpg) |
| 1992 | 3 | 4 | Town Car (20 mpg) |
| 1991 | 3 | 3 | Continental (18 mpg) |
| 1990 | 3 | 3 | Continental (19 mpg) |
| 1989 | 3 | 3 | Continental (18 mpg) |
| 1988 | 3 | 3 | Continental (18 mpg) |
| 1987 | 3 | 3 | Continental (19 mpg) |
| 1986 | 3 | 3 | Continental (19 mpg) |
| 1985 | 3 | 5 | Continental (22 mpg) |
| 1984 | 3 | 9 | Continental (24 mpg) |