Lincoln MKX 0–60 Times
The Lincoln MKX 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 11 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Lincoln MKX is the 2016 Lincoln MKX Reserve 2.7 EcoBoost , which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.50 seconds at 97.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Lincoln MKX is the 2007 Lincoln MKX SUV, which took 8.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.30 seconds at 86.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Lincoln MKX tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.85 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.22 seconds at 92.47 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.0sec
2016 Reserve 2.7 EcoBoost
Average 0–60
6.85sec
Across 11 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.22sec
@ 92.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.1sec
2007 SUV
Across 11 verified runs, the Lincoln MKX ranges from 6.0 to 8.1 seconds 0–60, with a 6.85-second average.
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Lincoln MKX 0–60 times by model year
11 tests · 3 years
▾
2016
Lincoln MKX · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.80
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2016 Lincoln MKX Reserve 2.7 EcoBoost
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 11
#02
2016 Lincoln MKX Reserve 2.7 EcoBoost
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.70s
¼ mi @ 92.9 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.9 mph
- Engine
- 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 11
#04
2016 Lincoln MKX Reserve 2.7 EcoBoost
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.70s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 11
#06
2016 Lincoln MKX Reserve 2.7 EcoBoost
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.70s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 11
#07
2016 Lincoln MKX Reserve 2.7 EcoBoost
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 11
How we verify Lincoln MKX 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 MKX trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lincoln MKX 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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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Lincoln MKX performance FAQs
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The quickest Lincoln MKX on record is the 2016 Lincoln MKX Reserve 2.7 EcoBoost , which runs 0–60 mph in 6.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.50 seconds at 97.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Lincoln MKX is the 2007 Lincoln MKX SUV, which takes 8.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.30 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 11 verified runs, a Lincoln MKX reaches 60 mph in 6.85 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.22 seconds at roughly 92.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 model years. 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, Motor Trend and Motor Week. 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
Motor Week
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 MKX can do, not a single marketing claim.
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