Lincoln MKT Limo MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lincoln MKT Limo has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2017 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #5 of 5 (0th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #5 of 5 (0th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #4 of 5 (25th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lincoln MKT Limo placed highest in 2019 at #4 of 5, and lowest in 2017 at #5 of 5. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 574 | 2/10 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 557 | 2/10 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 574 | 2/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 → 2018 | 15 → 16 mpg | +1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 16 → 15 mpg | -1 mpg | 767 gal |
What MKT Limo fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Lincoln MKT Limo burns 767 to 767 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $4,150 to $4,150 a year in fuel, or $9,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD
Across the 69 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 15 mpg the Lincoln MKT Limo is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $854 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Lincoln nameplates
Every Lincoln model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.