TheML 450 Hybrid was designed specifically for the US market and uses ahybrid system in conjunction with a normal gasoline/ petrol engine. Itproduces 250kW (340hp) and combined maximum torque of 517Nm. The SUVcan use only electric power or the petrol engine or a combination ofboth under a given set of different circumstances. Mercedes-Benz saysit gives fuel consumption numbers of 21mpg and 24mpg for city andhighway driving respectively. The ML 450 Hybrid is the same car asother MLs overall, apart from a redesigned bonnet and HYBRID letteringat the rear.