2016 Lincoln MKS is the newer version with some differences, such as the model year, horsepower, and fuel economy.. First of all, the is a newer vehicle by 2 model years. And finally, the 2016 MKS has a more powerful engine than the 2014 MKS, and it gets 1.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.