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 6.50 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 7.60 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
6.50sec
2015 2.3 EcoBoost · stock
Average 0–60
7.00sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.45sec
@ 89.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.60sec
2015 2.0 EcoBoost
Across 4 verified runs, the Lincoln MKC ranges from 6.50 to 7.60 seconds 0–60, with a 7.00-second average.
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Lincoln MKC Performance Overview
Lincoln’s MKC performance profile is defined by its brief data window, with 4 verified tests spanning 2015 to 2015 even though the first-generation crossover continued beyond that single model year in this dataset. Launch-year results establish the full recorded range, covering turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder trims rated from 240 to 285 hp. In these tests, the 2015 2.0 EcoBoost ran 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds, while the stronger 2015 2.3 EcoBoost cut that to 6.5 seconds.
Because all recorded runs come from 2015, the MKC’s performance story is centered on trim separation rather than year-over-year change. The 2.3 EcoBoost set the pace immediately, also delivering the model’s quickest quarter-mile at 15.0 seconds @ 91.1 mph, while the broader set averaged 7.0 seconds to 60 mph and 15.45 seconds at 89.9 mph through the quarter. The tested lineup remained entirely gasoline-powered, with no hybrid or electric variants represented here.
That leaves the current picture unchanged within the available results: the 1st Gen (2015–2019) is still led by the 2015 2.3 EcoBoost’s 6.5-second 0-60 benchmark, with the 2.0 EcoBoost serving as the slower but still mid-7-second entry point.
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Lincoln MKC 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Gen | 2015–2019 | 7.00s | 6.50s — 2015 2.3 EcoBoost | 4 | The 1st Gen generation (2015–2019) averaged 7.00 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2015 2.3 EcoBoost at 6.50 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 285 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.3L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
1st Gen
2015–2019
Avg 0–60
7.00s
Fastest
6.50s
Tests
4
2015 2.3 EcoBoost
The 1st Gen generation (2015–2019) averaged 7.00 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2015 2.3 EcoBoost at 6.50 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 285 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 2.3L Turbo I-4 configurations.
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Lincoln MKC 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
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
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2015 Lincoln MKC 2.3 EcoBoost
6.50sec 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
- Horsepower
- 285 hp
- Torque
- 305 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,929 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 4
#02
2015 Lincoln MKC 2.3 EcoBoost
6.60sec 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
- Horsepower
- 285 hp
- Torque
- 305 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,929 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 4
#03
2015 Lincoln MKC 2.0 EcoBoost
7.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 240 hp
- Torque
- 270 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,891 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 29 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 4
#04
2015 Lincoln MKC 2.0 EcoBoost
7.60sec 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
- Horsepower
- 240 hp
- Torque
- 270 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,891 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 4
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 fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Lincoln MKC performance FAQs
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The 2015 Lincoln MKC runs 0-60 in 6.5 to 7.6 seconds across four verified stock tests. The quickest result is the 285-hp 2.3 EcoBoost at 6.5 seconds, while the 240-hp 2.0 EcoBoost ranges from 7.3 to 7.6 seconds. The overall average for all MKC tests is 7.0 seconds.
The fastest Lincoln MKC on record is the 2015 MKC 2.3 EcoBoost, which reaches 60 mph in 6.5 seconds and runs the quarter-mile in 15.0 seconds at 91.1 mph. That stands as the quickest MKC result overall, and it was achieved by a stock example rather than a modified build.
The fastest stock Lincoln MKC is the 2015 2.3 EcoBoost. Its best recorded 0-60 time is 6.5 seconds, and its quickest quarter-mile pass is 15.0 seconds at 91.1 mph. Since all four MKC tests on record are production-stock vehicles, the fastest stock result is also the fastest MKC result overall.
The Lincoln MKC 2.3 EcoBoost reaches 60 mph in 6.5 to 6.6 seconds across two stock tests. Those runs came from the 285-hp, 305-lb-ft AWD version, which also covered the quarter-mile in 15.0 to 15.2 seconds. Its average 0-60 time across those two tests is 6.55 seconds.
The Lincoln MKC 2.0 EcoBoost runs 0-60 in 7.3 to 7.6 seconds across two stock tests. Those results came from the 240-hp, 270-lb-ft FWD model. In the quarter-mile, it recorded 15.7 and 15.9 seconds, with trap speeds of 89.0 and 87.4 mph.
The 2.3 EcoBoost is clearly quicker than the 2.0 EcoBoost. The 2.3 model reaches 60 mph in 6.5 to 6.6 seconds, while the 2.0 model takes 7.3 to 7.6 seconds. In quarter-mile testing, the 2.3 runs 15.0 to 15.2 seconds versus 15.7 to 15.9 seconds for the 2.0.
A first-generation Lincoln MKC, sold from 2015 to 2019, averages 0-60 in 7.0 seconds across four tests. The quickest first-gen MKC is the 2015 2.3 EcoBoost at 6.5 seconds. Power ranges from 240 to 285 hp, and all recorded first-generation examples use turbocharged gasoline engines.
The fastest first-generation Lincoln MKC is the 2015 2.3 EcoBoost. It posts the generation's best 0-60 time at 6.5 seconds. That makes it the quickest version of the 2015-2019 MKC range, beating the recorded 2.0 EcoBoost results, which fall between 7.3 and 7.6 seconds to 60 mph.
The AWD Lincoln MKC 2.3 EcoBoost is the quickest MKC configuration on record. With 285 hp and 305 lb-ft, it reaches 60 mph in 6.5 to 6.6 seconds and runs the quarter-mile in 15.0 to 15.2 seconds. Recorded curb weight for this version is 3,929 pounds.
The Lincoln MKC averages 15.45 seconds in the quarter-mile at 89.9 mph across four tests. The quickest MKC quarter-mile result is 15.0 seconds at 91.1 mph from the 2015 2.3 EcoBoost. The 2.0 EcoBoost runs 15.7 to 15.9 seconds, while the 2.3 EcoBoost runs 15.0 to 15.2 seconds.
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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