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 MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested Lincoln MKZ is the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve 3.0T Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.80 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 9.40 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
4.80sec
2017 Reserve 3.0T Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
7.27sec
Across 16 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.50sec
@ 91.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.40sec
2013 Hybrid Sedan
Across 16 verified runs, the Lincoln MKZ ranges from 4.80 to 9.40 seconds 0–60, with a 7.27-second average.
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Lincoln MKZ Performance Overview
Lincoln’s MKZ performance story spans 2007 to 2017 in this dataset, across 16 verified tests. Early cars from the First Generation (2007–2012) centered on naturally aspirated Duratec 35 V6 and hybrid powertrains, with output ranging from 191 to 265 hp. The first benchmark came immediately: the 2007 Sedan reached 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, establishing the model’s initial performance ceiling, while the early hybrid and V6 mix set the template for the MKZ’s gasoline-and-hybrid split.
The Second Generation (2013–2020) broadened that formula with naturally aspirated, turbocharged, twin-turbocharged, and hybrid variants using Cyclone-family engines, expanding the range to 188–400 hp. Performance improved first with the 2013 3.7 Sedan at 6.3 seconds to 60 mph, while efficiency-focused versions stretched the spread to 9.4 seconds in the 2013 Hybrid Sedan. Later updates brought the model’s quickest results: the 2017 Reserve 3.0T Sedan ran 4.8 seconds to 60 mph and a 13.4-second quarter-mile at 105 mph, the best figures recorded for the MKZ. Today, the final MKZ data set stands as a midsize sedan line that evolved from V6 and hybrid origins into a broader gasoline-and-hybrid range with a sub-5-second peak.
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Lincoln MKZ 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Second Generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Generation | 2013–2020 | 7.22s | 4.80s — 2017 Reserve 3.0T Sedan | 13 | The Second Generation generation (2013–2020) averaged 7.22 seconds to 60 mph across 13 tests, led by the 2017 Reserve 3.0T Sedan at 4.80 seconds. Output ranged from 188 to 400 hp across 2.0L I-4 + Elec, 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6, 3.7L V6 configurations. |
| First Generation | 2007–2012 | 7.50s | 6.80s — 2007 Sedan | 3 | The First Generation generation (2007–2012) averaged 7.50 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2007 Sedan at 6.80 seconds. Output ranged from 191 to 265 hp across 2.5L I-4 + Elec, 3.5L V6 configurations. |
Second Generation
2013–2020
Avg 0–60
7.22s
Fastest
4.80s
Tests
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2017 Reserve 3.0T Sedan
The Second Generation generation (2013–2020) averaged 7.22 seconds to 60 mph across 13 tests, led by the 2017 Reserve 3.0T Sedan at 4.80 seconds. Output ranged from 188 to 400 hp across 2.0L I-4 + Elec, 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6, 3.7L V6 configurations.
First Generation
2007–2012
Avg 0–60
7.50s
Fastest
6.80s
Tests
3
2007 Sedan
The First Generation generation (2007–2012) averaged 7.50 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2007 Sedan at 6.80 seconds. Output ranged from 191 to 265 hp across 2.5L I-4 + Elec, 3.5L V6 configurations.
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Lincoln MKZ 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
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
4.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.40s
¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
▾
- 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
- Horsepower
- 400 hp
- Torque
- 400 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,025 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.1 lbs/hp
- 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
5.20sec 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
- Horsepower
- 400 hp
- Torque
- 400 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,025 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.1 lbs/hp
- 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
8.70sec 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
- Horsepower
- 188 hp
- Torque
- 129 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,912 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.8 lbs/hp
- 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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Lincoln MKZ performance FAQs
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The quickest 2017 Lincoln MKZ on record is the Reserve 3.0T Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. Another verified run for the same 400-hp, AWD trim came in at 5.2 seconds. The 2017 Hybrid Reserve 2.0H Sedan is slower at 8.7 seconds.
The fastest Lincoln MKZ on record is the 2017 Reserve 3.0T Sedan. It posts a 0-60 time of 4.8 seconds and runs the quarter mile in 13.4 seconds at 105 mph. That makes it the quickest MKZ tested across all 16 verified runs.
The fastest stock Lincoln MKZ is also the overall fastest one: the 2017 Reserve 3.0T Sedan. Its best verified 0-60 time is 4.8 seconds, and its quickest quarter-mile pass is 13.4 seconds at 105 mph. All 16 MKZ tests on record are production vehicles, with no modified examples included.
Across 16 verified Lincoln MKZ tests, the average 0-60 time is 7.27 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 15.5 seconds at 91.5 mph. That spread reflects a wide range, from the 4.8-second 2017 Reserve 3.0T Sedan to the 9.4-second 2013 Hybrid Sedan.
The Second Generation Lincoln MKZ, sold from 2013 to 2020, averages 7.22 seconds from 0-60 mph across 13 tests. Its quickest version is the 2017 Reserve 3.0T Sedan at 4.8 seconds. Power ranges from 188 to 400 hp, covering hybrid, naturally aspirated, turbocharged, and twin-turbo models.
The First Generation Lincoln MKZ, covering 2007 to 2012, averages 7.5 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. Its quickest recorded version is the 2007 Sedan at 6.8 seconds. First-generation cars span 191 to 265 hp and include both gasoline and hybrid powertrains.
The fastest Second Generation Lincoln MKZ is the 2017 Reserve 3.0T Sedan. It delivers a best 0-60 time of 4.8 seconds, making it not only the quickest 2013-2020 MKZ, but also the fastest MKZ overall. Another verified run for the same trim recorded 5.2 seconds.
The 2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve 3.0T Sedan is much quicker than the 2017 Hybrid Reserve 2.0H Sedan. The Reserve 3.0T reaches 60 mph in 4.8 to 5.2 seconds, while the hybrid takes 8.7 seconds. In the quarter mile, the 3.0T runs 13.4 to 13.7 seconds versus 16.6 seconds for the hybrid.
Lincoln MKZ EcoBoost Sedan models average 7.23 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. The quickest EcoBoost result on record is 6.6 seconds. That places the EcoBoost trims in the middle of the MKZ range, faster than the hybrids on average but behind the 3.7 and 3.0T models.
Lincoln MKZ 3.7 Sedan models average 6.4 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. The best recorded run is 6.3 seconds. That makes the 3.7 quicker on average than the EcoBoost Sedan at 7.23 seconds and the Hybrid Sedan at 8.85 seconds, though still slower than the 2017 Reserve 3.0T.
Across all 16 verified Lincoln MKZ tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.5 seconds at 91.5 mph. The quickest MKZ in the quarter mile is the 2017 Reserve 3.0T Sedan, which runs 13.4 seconds at 105 mph. For 2017, the Hybrid Reserve 2.0H Sedan records 16.6 seconds at 85.2 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
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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