Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 MPG

Chart is based on 28 fuel economy reports for the Lincoln MKZ and 229 fuel economy reports for the Audi A6 / S6 / RS6.

Lincoln MKZ MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2015	4dr Sedan 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	100	0	0		33.6
2012	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	hills	med	light	60	10	10	20	70	39.3
2011	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	0	100	70	28.0
2011	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	21	0	63	16	55	17.2
2010	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	20	21	26	33	80	23.2
2010	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	2	21	8	69	74	26.6
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	6	13	26	55	64	24.8
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2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	3	17	11	69	63	23.3
2007	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	9	29	16	46	68	22.0
2007	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	13	62	13	13	60	14.0

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Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2018	4dr Sedan supercharged 340hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	5	5	35	55	65	30.0
2016	4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	10	5	85	80	31.4
2014	4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	10	50	40	80	26.7
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 420hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	light	0	100	0	0	0	17.3
2013	4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	lead	none	0	10	25	65	70	22.5
2012	4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	10	0	0	90	65	32.0
2011	4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	30	45	10	15	70	23.8
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2010	4dr Wagon supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	20	40	30	75	25.0
2010	4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	9	6	20	65	88	24.5
2008	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	15	20	25	40	65	20.0
2007	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	0	11	40	49	75	20.2
2007	4dr Sedan 435-horsepower 5.2L V10 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	30	50	5	15	70	12.1
2007	4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	5	20	65	70	20.5
2007	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	3	10	34	55	63	24.9
2006.5	4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	flat	v.lt	none	5	0	0	95	60	41.6
2006	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	16	17	22	44	78	23.9
2006	4dr Sedan 335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	1	2	34	63	82	19.3
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	hvy	30	20	20	30	80	28.6
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	8	14	16	62	77	25.0
2005	4dr Sedan 335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	1	4	28	67	77	18.3
2005	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	11	13	23	54	81	21.7
2004	4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	25	25	25	25	75	18.1
2004	4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	4	25	17	54	70	20.6
2004	4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	5	0	0	95	68	20.2
2003	4dr Wagon 340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	lead	hvy	20	20	30	30	80	16.0
2003	4dr Sedan turbocharged 450hp 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	2	5	22	72	75	20.4
2003	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	0	20	30	50	75	22.0
2003	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	7	12	76	70	22.0
2003	4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	13	8	15	65	90	21.0
2003	4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	16	13	30	40	88	20.4
2002	4dr Wagon 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	15	15	10	60	60	21.3
2002	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	35	14	9	44	75	16.1
2002	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	12	32	13	43	66	19.0
2002	4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	6	20	29	45	62	19.4
2002	4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	light	10	40	10	40	70	24.0
2002	4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	10	30	50	10	65	18.7
2001	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	3	33	58	8	75	21.5
2001	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	4	12	29	55	71	20.7
2001	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	hvy	10	30	28	33	65	21.2
2000	4dr Wagon 200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	hvy	10	30	10	50	65	20.0
2000	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	10	20	10	60	120	20.8
2000	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	light	45	20	5	30	60	16.5
2000	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	8	23	35	33	72	21.0

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Lincoln MKZ

Lincoln MKZ Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	I wavered on whether or not to include fuel economy among the reasons to buy a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. With the possible exception of its grille, no aspect of the car has been more controversial. As with other current Ford hybrids, owners found they could not match the original EPA estimates, in this case 45 mpg for both city and highway. Ford recently caved to pressure, revising the MKZ Hybrid's EPA ratings downward to 38 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and compensating owners for the difference. Which numbers are more accurate, the old or the new? Even with a cold start in near-freezing weather Gayla (who works the pedals like the typical American) managed over 34.6 mpg in the suburbs (based on the trip computer). With a trip computer reset after the engine was warm and much more effort put towards maximizing efficiency, I observed 51.6 with a two-way suburban trip. Taking the highway downtown and back, I observed 47.4 mpg. So the original EPA ratings are doable, just not when driving the car the typical American way, with a heavy foot and the AC blasting. Braking is at least as important as acceleration. Wait too long to start slowing down for a red light, as most Americans do, and the car's kinetic energy will be used to heat the brake rotors rather than being channeled back into the battery pack. When the battery is fully charged, the car can and will cruise for a few miles on electricity alone. The Lexus ES 300h's EPA ratings are a couple mpg higher than the Lincoln's. My experience with the related Camry Hybrid suggests that the Lexus will also have a real-world advantage, but one small enough to consider them "about the same." The only other midsize luxury sedans offering similar fuel economy are diesels from Germany, such as the Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC. Though these are much quicker than the hybrids, they are also far more expensive. How much more? If you have to ask... see full Lincoln MKZ review

Lincoln MKZ Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
	The MKZ with the 2.0T engine is EPA-rated 22/33 mpg with FWD, 22/31 with AWD. This barely tops the V6-powered ES, and in the real world likely trails the Lexus. A front-wheel-drive Fusion 2.0T, with EPA ratings of 22/34, averaged 19.5 mpg in suburban driving during the week we drove it. With AWD in the heavier Lincoln, real-world fuel economy could get ugly. Step up to the V6, and the EPA figures fall to 19/28 with FWD and 18/26 with AWD (though mpg might not suffer at all outside the lab). Then again, the MKZ is available with a hybrid powertrain rated by the EPA at 45 mpg for both city and highway driving--at no additional cost over the base engine. Even though this powertrain can't seem to approach these impressive numbers in the real world, it's far more efficient than the other two engines. It's the clear choice for buyers who place a high priority on fuel economy. see full Lincoln MKZ review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Lincoln MKZ

Lincoln MKZ Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	I wanted a hybrid. I didn't want a Prius. I wanted a more conventional dashboard see full Lincoln MKZ review
2012	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	I have been averaging 37.8 combined mpg in warmer months, and averaging 35.2 combined mpg in colder months. I do have to drive with a light foot to achieve these numbers. see full Lincoln MKZ review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	Good economy for performance trade off. see full Lincoln MKZ review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Audi A6 / S6 / RS6

Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	It is @ least 4 mpg better hwy & city see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	It's hard to imagine such a powerful luxury car can get such great gas mileage. On a recent trip to Montreal I calculated my fuel economy to be somewhere in the 27mpg range....incredible! see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	better then 28 mpg on highway due to transmission gearing see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Despite the performance of the A6 3.2 it delivers great mpg for such a large car. It excels on the open road. With cruise it is possible to achieve a range of 650+ miles on a tankful. see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	With the FSI and V6, I regularly see 27 mpg in city. And arround 30-32 mpg highway (no A/C on, and cruising at 80 mph). see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	21=22 mpg in cit/commute/highway driving -- pretty good for a large luxury car that weighs 4000+ pounds. see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2004	4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Typically 22-24 in-town and 29-31 on the road. Excellent economy for car size and level of comfort. see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review

Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Poor relative to power see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2006	4dr Sedan 335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	this is not a car to be used as a city daily driver -- the best mpg you will get in all city driving is 12mpg see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2002	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD	For a car that requires 91+ octane, it would be nice if it got better gas mileage in city driving (around 16-18 mpg). The mileage on the highway is much better (up to 26 mpg). see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review