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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

#17
Best 2016 Full-size Luxury Sedans
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Based on 23 rankings.
#10
Best 2019 Midsize Luxury SUVs
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Based on 15 rankings.

Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2016 Lincoln MKS
AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$18,394
7 listings nationwide

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2019 Lincoln MKC
Black Label AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$30,910
18 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2016 Lincoln MKS
AWD
No Expert Reviews
2019 Lincoln MKC
Black Label AWD
Kyree Rollerson Preview:

The compact MKC arrived in 2014 as a 2015 model, the smallest of Lincoln’s four crossovers. In its tenure, it has served as an entryway for upwardly mobile customers into the brand’s p...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2016 Lincoln MKS
AWD
10
GuruVNHY4 writes:
Exceptional in all aspects.
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20
David writes:
Purchased the Lincoln MKS over the Taurus SHO due to the creature comforts and value. It is an amazing car
Family Car Ranked 2015 Ford Taurus SHO AWD better.
"To me, the Lincoln MKS is almost too nice of a vehicle to use as a family car. It is more refined and doesnt appear to be your average moms car"
Value Ranked 2015 Ford Taurus SHO AWD worse.
"For the same price, the Lincoln is much nicer and has many more amenities than the Taurus"
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Pita7327 writes:
I had a Lincoln MKS rental for 3 weeks. It was a 2020 with all the bells and whistles you can imagine. The L...
Power Ranked 2009 Cadillac CTS worse.
"More powerful engine and because it was so new."
Back Seats Ranked 2009 Cadillac CTS worse.
"Beautiful, new leather seats with tons of leg room."
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2019 Lincoln MKC
Black Label AWD
20
Jeff writes:
Nice but i like sport model trim for cadillac XT4 and now a proud new owner. I still own original 1999 loaded...
Would Buy Ranked 2019 Cadillac XT4 better.
"I just purchased the 2019 today"
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10
thomas writes:
Great SUV rides and handles fantastic. Great power from 2.3 L turbo all the options I wanted were there. Very...
Power Ranked 2019 Lincoln MKC Reserve FWD better.
"The handling of SUV the adaptive suspension, adaptive steering, the adaptive cruise control."
Family Car Ranked 2019 Lincoln MKC Reserve FWD better.
"The only difference is what I said above comment.."
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thomas writes:
Power Ranked 2019 Lincoln MKC Reserve FWD better.
"The handling of SUV the adaptive suspension, adaptive steering, the adaptive cruise control."
Family Car Ranked 2019 Lincoln MKC Reserve FWD better.
"The only difference is what I said above comment.."
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Specs

2016 Lincoln MKS
AWD
2019 Lincoln MKC
Black Label AWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
17 MPG
18 MPG
19 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
24 MPG
25 MPG
25 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 19 gal 15.7 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
305 hp @ 6,500 RPM
285 hp @ 5,500 RPM
245 hp @ 5,500 RPM
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
305 lb-ft @ 2,750 RPM
275 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
9.5:1
9.7:1
Displacement
3,700 cc
2,300 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.75 in x 3.41 in
3.44 in x 3.7 in
3.44 in x 3.27 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 5 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Overall 5 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger 5 stars 4 stars
Side Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars 5 stars
Side Pole Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Rollover 5 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof -- Standard
Leather Seats -- Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.9 in 42.8 in
Back Legroom 38.6 in 36.8 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 19.2 cu ft 25.2 cu ft
Maximum Payload -- 1,023 lbs
Standard Towing Capacity -- 2,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 3,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 205.6 in 179.2 in
Width 85.5 in 84.1 in
Height 61.6 in 65.6 in
Wheelbase 112.9 in 105.9 in

Available Options

2016 Lincoln MKS
AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Java
  • Luxe
  • Platinum Dune Metallic Tri-Coat
  • Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Shadow Black
  • White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat

Option Packages

  • Technology Package
  • Equipment Group 101A
  • Vista Roof
  • Wheels: 20" Premium Painted Aluminum
2019 Lincoln MKC
Black Label AWD

Exterior Colors

  • 3-Coat White Platinum Metallic
  • Chroma Cabernet Red Premium Metallic (CHROMOFLARE)
  • Chroma Couture DRK BRWN Prem Met (CHROMOFLARE)
  • Chroma Flame Red Premium Metallic (CHROMOFLARE)
  • Infinite Black Metallic
  • Ingot Silver Metallic
  • Rhapsody Blue Metallic

Option Packages

  • Engine: 2.3L Turbocharged I-4
  • Class II Trailer Tow Package (3000 LBS)
  • Lincoln MKC Technology Package
  • THX III Branded Audio System
  • Wheels: 20" Ultra Bright Machined Aluminum

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