Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 4 recorded runs

Lincoln MKC 0–60 Times

The Lincoln MKC 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Lincoln MKC is the 2015 Lincoln MKC 2.3 EcoBoost, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.00 seconds at 91.1 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Lincoln MKC is the 2015 Lincoln MKC 2.0 EcoBoost, which took 7.6 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.90 seconds at 87.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Lincoln MKC tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.00 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.45 seconds at 89.88 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.5sec 2015 2.3 EcoBoost
Average 0–60 7.00sec Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.45sec @ 89.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.6sec 2015 2.0 EcoBoost
2015 Lincoln MKC

Across 4 verified runs, the Lincoln MKC ranges from 6.5 to 7.6 seconds 0–60, with a 7.00-second average.

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Lincoln MKC 0–60 times by model year

4 tests · 1 year

2015

Lincoln MKC · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.45 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#01
2015 Lincoln MKC 2.3 EcoBoost
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 91.1 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
91.1 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 4
2015 Lincoln MKC 2.3 EcoBoost
#02
2015 Lincoln MKC 2.3 EcoBoost
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 4
2015 Lincoln MKC 2.3 EcoBoost
#03
2015 Lincoln MKC 2.0 EcoBoost
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
20 C / 29 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 4
2015 Lincoln MKC 2.0 EcoBoost
#04
2015 Lincoln MKC 2.0 EcoBoost
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.90s ¼ mi @ 87.4 mph
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.90 sec
Trap Speed
87.4 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
20 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 4
2015 Lincoln MKC 2.0 EcoBoost

How we verify Lincoln MKC performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lincoln MKC trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Lincoln MKC 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Lincoln MKC performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Lincoln MKC on record is the 2015 Lincoln MKC 2.3 EcoBoost, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.00 seconds at 91.1 mph.
The slowest recorded Lincoln MKC is the 2015 Lincoln MKC 2.0 EcoBoost, which takes 7.6 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.90 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 4 verified runs, a Lincoln MKC reaches 60 mph in 7.00 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.45 seconds at roughly 89.9 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lincoln MKC can do, not a single marketing claim.

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Other Lincoln 0–60 times

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