Lincoln MKZ 0–60 Times
The Lincoln MKZ 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 16 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Lincoln MKZ is the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve 3.0T Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.40 seconds at 105.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Lincoln MKZ is the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan, which took 9.4 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.20 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Lincoln MKZ tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.27 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.50 seconds at 91.46 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.8sec
2017 Reserve 3.0T Sedan
Average 0–60
7.27sec
Across 16 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.50sec
@ 91.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.4sec
2013 Hybrid Sedan
Across 16 verified runs, the Lincoln MKZ ranges from 4.8 to 9.4 seconds 0–60, with a 7.27-second average.
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Lincoln MKZ 0–60 times by model year
16 tests · 5 years
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2017
Lincoln MKZ · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.23
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.57
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve 3.0T Sedan
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.40s
¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 105.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 16
#02
2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve 3.0T Sedan
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.70s
¼ mi @ 102.6 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 102.6 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 16
#13
2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve 2.0H Sedan
8.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.60s
¼ mi @ 85.2 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.2 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 41 C / 38 H / 40.1 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 16
How we verify Lincoln MKZ 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 MKZ trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lincoln MKZ 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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The quickest Lincoln MKZ on record is the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve 3.0T Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.8 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.40 seconds at 105.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Lincoln MKZ is the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan, which takes 9.4 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.20 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 16 verified runs, a Lincoln MKZ reaches 60 mph in 7.27 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.50 seconds at roughly 91.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 5 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 MKZ can do, not a single marketing claim.
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