Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 11 recorded runs

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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Tests by model year

11 tests · 3 years

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Model Year 3

2016

Lincoln MKX · 5 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.40 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.80 sec

Recorded Tests 5

#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

2011

Lincoln MKX · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.63 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.13 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#03

2011 Lincoln MKX SUV

6.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.80s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph

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0–60 mph 6.30 sec

¼ Mile ET 14.80 sec

Trap Speed 99.0 mph

Engine 3.7L V6

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 19 C / 26 H / 22 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Crossover

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #3 of 11

#05

2011 Lincoln MKX SUV

6.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.10s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph

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0–60 mph 6.40 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.10 sec

Trap Speed 94.0 mph

Engine 3.7L V6

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 19 C / 26 H / 19 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Crossover

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #5 of 11

#08

2011 Lincoln MKX SUV

7.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.50s ¼ mi @ 91.9 mph

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0–60 mph 7.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.50 sec

Trap Speed 91.9 mph

Engine 3.7L V6

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 17 C / 23 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Crossover

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #8 of 11

2007

Lincoln MKX · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.80 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.00 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#09

2007 Lincoln MKX SUV

7.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.80s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph 7.60 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.80 sec

Trap Speed 89.0 mph

Engine 3.5L V6

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 16 C / 22 H / 20 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Crossover

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #9 of 11

#10

2007 Lincoln MKX SUV

7.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.90s ¼ mi @ 86.4 mph

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0–60 mph 7.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.90 sec

Trap Speed 86.4 mph

Engine 3.5L V6

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 16 C / 22 H / 17 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Crossover

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #10 of 11

#11

2007 Lincoln MKX SUV

8.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.30s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.10 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.30 sec

Trap Speed 86.0 mph

Engine 3.5L V6

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 16 C / 22 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Crossover

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #11 of 11

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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Frequently asked

6 questions

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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